Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv targets Russian-occupied Crimea as UK and France conduct joint military exercise
Crimea strikes cause water and power cuts; war game designed to show how Nato countries could be defended amid fears of Russian aggression. What we know on day 1,705
TL;DR
- Ukrainian drone attacks in occupied Crimea caused restrictions on electricity and water supply.
- Multiple Russian regions reported drone attacks, with the defense ministry claiming to have shot down 616 drones.
- A separate Ukrainian strike in Russia-held Kharkiv killed at least three people.
- Russian drone strikes in Ukraine's east resulted in at least five deaths, including in Synelnykove and Sumy.
- British and French troops participated in a large military exercise, Rhino Titan, in Germany, simulating defense against modern threats including drones.
- Ukraine's military reported a stable connection to Starlink after previous restrictions, though SpaceX CEO Elon Musk accused Ukraine of violating terms.
- Bulgarians are voting in presidential elections amid rising tensions in the Black Sea due to drone attacks on merchant ships.