An explosion occurred near Hvardiiske settlement in occupied Crimea, where the Hvardiiske Air Base is located. The air base is under control of the Russian Air and Space Forces, hosting the 37th Mixed Aviation Regiment.
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An explosion has rung out near the settlement of Hvardiiske, temporarily occupied Crimea, where an air base is located.
The air base is under the control of the Air and Space Forces of the Russian Federation.
The 37th Mixed Aviation Regiment of the Russian Air Force is based there.
A drone attack took place in the vicinity of occupied Sebastopol, which is the port of the Russian Black Sea fleet, according to local occupational authorities.
A massive explosion is reported in temporarily occupied Crimea, and the Crimean Bridge is blocked due to traffic restrictions.
A very powerful explosion was reported in the village of Hvardiyske in Simferopol district.
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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:21:14.939Z
Source story: 7413835