Ukrainian forces struck a fuel and gas storage facility belonging to the Russian 'TES' gas station company northwest of Bakhchysarai, Crimea, causing at least 13 explosions.
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Ukrainian strikes caused at least 13 explosions at a TES fuel and gas storage facility near Bakhchysarai on June 20.
Explosions were reported in Crimea and fires broke out in Kerch following strikes.
A fuel terminal in Kerch was on fire with thick black smoke billowing.
Ukraine struck targets in Crimea and the Kerch Strait crossing overnight on June 20, including Russian air defense systems, fuel depots, and three car ferries.
Ukrainian forces hit four gas compressors in Russian-occupied Crimea and a bridge across the Henichesk Strait that connects Crimea to occupied Kherson Oblast.
Explosions were reported across occupied Crimea in the early hours of Saturday, with local residents and monitoring channels saying drones may have struck the Tavriyska Thermal Power Plant near Simferopol.
A fire broke out in the area of the power plant following the reported strikes, with black smoke visible nearby.
Ukrainian forces continue daily drone strikes on bridges connecting Crimea to the mainland as part of an ongoing campaign to isolate Russian logistics in the region.
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