Partisan movement Atesh reported new firing positions and fortified defensive structures along the Black Sea coast in Bakhchysarai district of temporarily occupied Crimea, near Andriivka and Kutove settlements.
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New firing positions and fortified defensive structures have appeared along the Black Sea coast in Bakhchysarai district of temporarily occupied Crimea.
An Atesh agent conducted reconnaissance near the settlements of Andriivka and Kutove in Bakhchysarai district, where he identified new firing positions and defensive structures along the Black Sea coast.
They are erecting barriers along the coastline, closing off access to the sea.
There is fear in Russia of a possible Ukrainian landing, which is driving them to deploy as many personnel as possible to build fortifications and firing positions.
During February and March, Russian occupiers constructed new fortifications along the Black Sea coast which extend for over 100 km.
Russia is attempting to bolster defenses around the Crimean Bridge using underwater drone traps, with metal structures put in place using barges and a floating crane for the last month.
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Extracted: 2026-02-26T14:36:09.811Z
Source story: 3910264-partisans-expose-new-defensive-structures-of-occupants-in-crimea