A series of explosions occurred in the temporarily occupied areas of Sevastopol and Dzhankoy in Crimea during the night, reportedly from a drone attack.
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Explosions in Sevastopol and Dzhankoy from drone attack overnight Friday
Russia's Defense Ministry claimed 102 aerial and six naval drones were intercepted and destroyed
SBU and HUR are behind the massive drone attack on Russian regions targeting Sevastopol, Tuapse, and Novorossiysk
Explosions and shooting were heard in Sevastopol and Balaklava, with reports of Russian air defense operating and attempts to shoot down drones with small arms.
A partial power outage occurred in Sevastopol and Balaklava, likely targeting the Balaklava thermal power plant.
Explosions were heard in the Dzhankoy district.
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Extracted: 2026-07-18T17:04:29.588Z
Source story: 3864638-explosions-in-occupied-crimea-amid-reported-drone-attack