Russia accuses ‘Ukrainian nationalists’ of drone attack in Sevastopol

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11:03 am : Ukraine denies attacking the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Crimea with a drone, a strike which injured six people according to Moscow. The spokesman for the Odessa regional administration considers these accusations to be “deliberate provocation”. The liberation of occupied Ukrainian Crimea will happen in another, much more efficient way”he warns.

10:38 : The Russian president praised the Russian hypersonic missiles during his speech but he did not mention the war in Ukraine, which is presented in Russia as a “special military operation”.

11:02 : Extensive celebrations are held in St. Petersburg on the occasion of this holiday across Russia, including a naval parade. Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at the event.

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10:27 : All festivities related to Russian Fleet Day “have been canceled for security reasons”announced the governor of Sevastopol, asking the inhabitants of the city not to leave their homes “if possible”.

10:24 a.m. : A drone attack targeted the staff of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol, injuring five, said the governor of this city of the annexed peninsula of Crimea. “This morning, Ukrainian nationalists decided to spoil Russian Fleet Day for us” celebrated in Russia on Sunday, he wrote on Telegram.

10:48 : Let’s start with a first reminder of the main titles:

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