Smoke over Sevastopol — explosions were heard in the city

Smoke over Sevastopol. Illustrative photo: Reuters

Several explosions were heard in the temporarily occupied Sevastopol on Wednesday, November 27. Russian propagandists immediately claimed a "missile attack and air defense operation."

This was reported by the Crimean Wind Telegram channel.

Explosions in Sevastopol on November 27

This morning, Russian propaganda outlets claimed that the Defense Forces are allegedly launching a "combined strike" against Sevastopol using Neptune and S-200 missiles and attack drones.

According to the Crimean Wind Telegram channel, Russian air defense is "operating" near the Saki and Belbek airfields. At the same time, local residents reported hearing about four explosions. Russian propagandists report 40 UAVs approaching the city.

At the same time, Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Rozvozhayev said that "all services are allegedly on alert".

"In Sevastopol, the military are repelling the attack of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, air defense is operating. According to preliminary information, two air targets have already been shot down over the water area near the Northern side. All services are on alert. Please remain calm, observe security measures, stay in temporary shelters or safe places," the occupier wrote in his Telegram.

Screenshot of Rozvozhayev's post.

On November 13, a car carrying a Russian officer was blown up in Crimea. It was a 47-year-old captain of the first rank of the Black Sea Fleet, Valery Trankovsky, that was used to shell Ukraine.

After his death, the command of the Russian Navy began to flee Crimea. Part of the fleet's leadership then moved to Novorossiysk.