In response to Nicaragua’s recognition of Crimea and other Ukrainian territories as Russian, Ukraine has officially severed diplomatic ties with Managua. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry condemned this action, deeming it a violation of international law and an attempt to undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty. Kyiv emphasized that the recognition is invalid and will not alter Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders. This decision follows Nicaragua’s previous support for Russia’s actions and recognition of separatist entities, reflecting a broader policy of Ukraine to strongly react to any infringement upon its territorial integrity.
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Overnight drone and missile attacks targeted Russian-occupied Crimea and several regions within Russia, impacting critical infrastructure. Explosions were reported across Crimea, with strikes confirmed on a Feodosia oil terminal and an ammunition depot, and caused a large-scale fire. In Russia’s Belgorod Oblast, a thermal power plant was hit, leaving tens of thousands without power, and a similar strike in the Bryansk region led to a large fire at a local thermal power plant.
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On Tuesday, September 30th, Special Operations Forces (SSO) successfully targeted and neutralized the radar station of Russia’s S-400 Triumph air defense system in occupied Crimea. The strike, described as a strategic blow, effectively disables the S-400’s combat capabilities as the radar is the “eyes” of the system. While the exact location and specific details of the strike were not disclosed, reports suggest it occurred in the Feodosia and Leninsky districts of Crimea. This attack marks another instance of Ukraine’s forces targeting and destroying high-value Russian assets, further hindering Russia’s ability to conduct military operations.
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On September 25, Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) reported a successful drone attack on occupied Crimea, destroying two Russian An-26 transport aircraft and two radar stations. This strike is part of a larger effort to eliminate valuable Russian assets on the peninsula. The An-26 aircraft, commonly used for troop and cargo transport, were targeted along with a surface surveillance radar system and a coastal radar station. This attack continues the trend of intensified operations against Russian military infrastructure in Crimea, following similar strikes in recent weeks.
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On September 21st, Ukraine’s HUR special unit Prymary conducted a successful strike, marking the first-ever attack on a Soviet-designed Be-12 anti-submarine aircraft, known as “Mail.” This aircraft is equipped with advanced systems for underwater target detection. During the same operation, the HUR also claimed to have damaged a Russian Mi-8 helicopter. The attack follows an earlier reported destruction of three Mi-8 helicopters and a radar station in Crimea.
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Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) successfully targeted Russian assets in occupied Crimea, resulting in significant damage. The operation destroyed three Mi-8 helicopters, used for transport, reconnaissance, and combat support, and a 55Zh6U Nebo-U radar station. This radar system is crucial for detecting aircraft and missiles, providing targeting data for air defense systems. The HUR has been actively targeting Russian military infrastructure in Crimea since the start of the full-scale invasion.
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The Ukrainian Navy successfully targeted a key communications hub utilized by Russia’s Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol, Crimea on September 11th. This facility, the 184th Research and Experimental Base, served as a crucial node for managing Russian naval operations and was situated near an airfield used by Russian forces. The strike damaged the communications hub, which previously specialized in hydrodynamic testing. This attack followed a prior strike on September 10th by Ukrainian drones that hit the Russian Aerospace Forces’ Center for Deep Space Communications in Vitino, also in occupied Crimea.
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On September 1st, Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) announced the destruction of two Russian Mi-8 helicopters and a tugboat in occupied Crimea. Drones targeted the Hvardiiske military air base, destroying helicopters valued at $20–30 million. In Sevastopol Bay, Ukrainian intelligence struck a military tugboat, identified as a BUK-2190, used by a Russian special naval forces unit. The attacks, part of ongoing efforts to degrade Russian military infrastructure in Crimea, significantly limit the combat capabilities of the elite Russian unit.
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As talks with Donald Trump and European leaders approached, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of deliberately killing civilians to exert pressure and undermine diplomatic efforts. These comments followed attacks on Ukrainian cities, described as demonstrative and cynical by Zelenskyy. Trump, meanwhile, signaled he may push for a peace deal that would cede land to Russia. European leaders are set to reaffirm their support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and seek clarity on US security guarantees, wary of a repeat of past unfavorable treatment towards Zelenskyy.
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On August 7, Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) launched drone strikes on several Russian military targets in occupied Crimea. These targets included a fast assault landing craft, which sustained fire damage. In addition, the strikes destroyed or damaged multiple radar installations vital to Russia’s air defense, such as the Nebo-SVU, Podlet-K1, and 96L6E. Russia’s Defense Ministry reported shooting down 18 drones over Crimea during the morning’s events. These attacks are part of Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to target Russian military infrastructure in the region since the full-scale invasion began.
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John Q. Hosedrinker