Explosions in Crimea at night: oil depot and substation may have been hit

On the night of April 15, a series of explosions occurred in several cities in occupied Crimea.

According to Krym.Realii, citing local telegram channels, the alleged attack partially cut off power supply in the Dzhankoy district.

According to eyewitnesses, the first explosions were heard around 00:17 in Simferopol. Later, at 00:42, explosions were reported in Feodosia, and after 01:30, at least six explosions were recorded in Armyansk.

There were also reports of a possible hit to an oil depot in the village of Azovske, Dzhankoy district. In the morning, there were reports of a possible fire at the Dzhankoy power substation, which could have caused power outages.

The occupiers' Ministry of Defense said that 85 drones were allegedly shot down overnight over various regions of Russia, as well as over Crimea and the Azov and Black Seas. At the same time, the Russian side does not disclose data on possible hits or the consequences of the attacks, and it is difficult to independently verify these statements.

Since the beginning of the full-scale war in 2022, Crimea has been regularly attacked by drones and missiles. In most cases, the Russian authorities do not confirm strikes on military targets, even if they can be recorded from other sources.

Earlier, Intent wrote that the Ukrainian defense forces struck a number of air defense facilities of the Russian troops, including radar stations and an anti-aircraft missile system.

In addition, the price of automobile fuel continues to rise rapidly in the annexed Crimea. Over the past few weeks, gasoline prices have risen significantly, causing concern among both local residents and businesses.

Earlier, the consequences of a strike on a strategic facility, the Sea Oil Terminal, were recorded in the temporarily occupied Crimea.

As a reminder, on the evening of April 7 and on the night of April 8, a series of explosions occurred in the temporarily occupied Crimea.

Андрій Колісніченко