Explosions heard in Sevastopol: Russian occupation authorities report drones downed over Black Sea
Explosions were heard in Sevastopol on the night of 15-16 May, with the Russian occupation authorities claiming the destruction of six UAVs over the Black Sea.
Source: Krymskyi Veter (Crimean Wind) Telegram channel; Mikhail Razvozhayev, the so-called "governor" of Sevastopol
Details: Krymskyi Veter reported that two powerful explosions had been heard in Sevastopol overnight.
Razvozhayev claimed in the morning that the "military were operating".
Quote from Razvozhayev: "Early reports indicate that six UAVs have been destroyed in the air over the sea at a great distance from the coast."
Updated: Later, Krymskyi Veter reported explosions near Yalta.
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