Explosion and strike reported in Shcholkine, Crimea

Explosion and strike reported in Shcholkine, Crimea (photo: Getty Images)

In Crimea, on the evening of June 30, the occupation authorities announced an air raid alert. At that time, explosions were heard on the peninsula, and there was probably a hit in Shcholkine, according to the Crimean Wind Telegram channel.

According to the Telegram channel, the explosions were heard in Kerch, near Armiansk, and in Shcholkine. In the latter, one missile was probably shot down, while the other missile hit its target.

Currently, residents of Shcholkine report a fire upon strike. The fire has already been captured on photos and video.

According to the Telegram channel, the strike was probably in the area of the Energetyk-2 residential community.

Earlier in the day, explosions were reported in occupied Sevastopol. The Russians claimed that air defense was operating in Crimea.

On June 22-28, the Defense Forces struck the Russian Space Surveillance and Communications Center in occupied Crimea.