Loud in Crimea: explosions in Kerch, Russian authorities claim to have conducted exercises

Explosions were heard over Kerch in the east of occupied Crimea.

According to Krym.Realii, at least four explosions occurred over the city around 21:10 on October 4 local time. The occupation authorities of Kerch had announced military exercises the day before, but local residents spread messages on social media about the alleged missile threat in Crimea.

However, Krym.Realii notes that the authorities or the Russian military have not yet published any official explanations for the explosions that occurred over Kerch. They also note that the active phase of Russian exercises in Crimea began on September 26.

Earlier, journalists discovered that the occupiers had begun installing anti-drone "grills" at railway infrastructure facilities. At the same time, the occupation business continues to sell apartments built right next to the trenches in the prohibited beach area. Also, in the settlements of the southwestern coast of Crimea, the Russian military is installing concrete structures - checkpoints or shelters.

In addition, on the island of Tuzla, near the Kerch bridge, Russians have installed metal towers with platforms on which air defense systems are placed to protect the illegally built bridge across the Kerch Strait. On top of each tower, the journalists note, the Russians have placed Pantsir-S1M surface-to-air missile systems, or rather, the combat modules themselves.

Earlier, theATES guerrilla movement reported that the Russians were installing two rows of old barges along the Kerch bridge that are no longer in use, and erecting a new fence around the perimeter. Prior to that, the enemy was moving Russian air defense systems from Crimea closer to the Crimean bridge, but on Russian territory. The convoy was accompanied by military vehicles.

According to the guerrillas, this indicates that Russia's defense system is facing serious problems related to the insecurity of certain areas, such as the Kursk region.

In addition, Kirill Budanov, the head of the GUR, said that from a military point of view, it is much easier to recapture Crimea than Donbas, because there are two points of entry into Crimea - from the Russian side and from ours: The Crimean bridge and the land isthmus.

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