Russians have destroyed a large Ukrainian landing ship, the Konstantin Olshansky, captured in Crimea in 2014.
This was reported by Krymsky Viter.
According to the channel, the ship was sent for repair to the occupiers' shipyard, but its condition raises big questions. Only the hull without doors and equipment remained of the ship, all the systems necessary for the functioning of the fleet were taken away or looted.
After the occupation, the ship was used as a donor of repair parts for similar Russian ships. It is assumed that this may be part of the practice of using the Ukrainian fleet to support the occupiers.
In March 2024, the Defense Forces attacked this ship, indicating an attempt to regain control of the Ukrainian navy in the region. In the future, we should expect the conflict over military assets on the peninsula to continue.
As a reminder, since the beginning of the Russian occupation of Crimea, 126 people have become involved in the so-called 'Crimean Muslim cases' - they are accused of involvement in the Hizb ut-Tahrir organization.
Of these, 118 people are behind bars or under house arrest: 82 are held in Russian colonies and prisons, 31 are in pre-trial detention centers, and two are under house arrest. Two were released for health reasons, but later re-arrested. One of the defendants died in Russian captivity, and eight have already served their full sentences.
According to human rights defenders, the charges in these cases are based on the testimony of 'hidden witnesses' and the conclusions of 'experts' affiliated with the FSB. The only ''evidence'' is often banned literature, intelligence operational materials, or audio recordings of religious or political discussions. Hizb ut-Tahrir is banned in Russia, but its activities are not restricted in most countries, including Ukraine.
Катерина Глушко