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Ukraine Is Bringing the War With Russia to Crimea, Strike After Strike
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Ukraine has intensified drone attacks on Crimea, targeting Russian air defenses, supply lines, and energy infrastructure, aiming to disrupt Moscow’s control and pressure Russia in the conflict.
- Despite Russia’s extensive fortifications and military buildup on the peninsula since its 2014 annexation, Ukraine’s evolving arsenal has exposed vulnerabilities, particularly in Russia’s air defense systems and logistical routes.
- Key Ukrainian strikes include damage to the Neva-B radar system, attacks on bridges like the Chonhar Bridge, and hits on oil and gas storage facilities, causing widespread blackouts and fuel shortages in Crimea.
- Russian forces have shifted to defensive operations and are attempting to repair damaged infrastructure while increasing patrols and deploying interceptor drones, but Ukrainian commanders plan to continuously adapt their tactics.
- Analysts warn that while the attacks have not yet forced a Russian withdrawal, sustained pressure could degrade Russia’s combat capabilities over time and create significant logistical challenges for the occupying forces.
