Ukrainian forces used drones, converted S-200 missiles, and Storm Shadow missiles to attack Belbek airfield.
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Ukrainian forces used drones, converted S-200 missiles, and Storm Shadow missiles to attack Belbek airfield.
Nov. 27 - Drones, converted S-200 missiles, and Storm Shadow missiles pummel Belbek airfield
Loud explosions can be heard in Sevastopol. Subscribers cannot determine whether they are the result of air defense activity or direct strikes.
Russian air defense systems were active around the Belbek airfield and in the Inkerman district, with locals noting the distinct sound of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) over the northern part of Sevastopol.
Air defense activity was observed at the Saky airfield in Novofedorivka, where four explosions were reported.
Ukrainian Armed Forces had launched an attack on the Belbek airfield.
Around 40 UAVs, Neptune low-altitude anti-ship missiles, and unidentified cruise missiles were flying toward the northwest of the peninsula.
Storm Shadow missiles might have been involved.
Russian forces intercepted 25 Ukrainian drones over occupied Crimea and the Black Sea
The attack was a carefully planned operation aimed at forcing Russian forces to redeploy additional air defense assets from the front lines, which would facilitate further Ukrainian attacks.
Ukrainian drones and missiles attacked the seaside city of Sevastopol in occupied Crimea on Nov. 27
Russian air defenses shot down two missiles and five drones over the water
Drone debris reportedly fell near the Kacha highway
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