Russia reports strikes on Ukrainian positions

Russian forces have shot down over a dozen drones over Crimea and are preparing for a new wave of attacks launched from Odesa.

Sources

4 verified

Location

Eastern Ukraine

Updated

Monday, 27 April 2026 at 15:59 UTC

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Synthesis · 4 sources

Russian forces are repelling a massive UAV attack on the Crimean peninsula, with air defense systems and mobile fire groups actively intercepting incoming drones. Local reports confirm that more than a dozen drones have already been shot down. The attack wave continues, with new drones departing from the Odesa region, prompting Russian air defenses to prepare for an incoming swarm.

Updates · 3

1d agoОперация Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

The governor confirmed air defense and mobile fire groups are active, and at least three UAVs were shot down over specific areas near Sevastopol.

1d agoБелорусский силовик 🇧🇾

The attack is now described as a 'massive' UAV assault, indicating a significant escalation in scale compared to earlier reports.

1d agoБелорусский силовик 🇧🇾

The message adds that more than a dozen drones have been shot down and that departures from Odesa are continuing, prompting preparations for a new swarm.

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e/eineurope · topic · T-09305cycle Monday, 27 April 2026 at 15:59 UTC · first reported 1d ago