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December 26, 2023

Another angle on the explosions from a Twitter video

https://twitter.com/Osinttechnical/status/1739461708903596507

OSINTtechnical
@Osinttechnical

The Russian occupied port of Feodosia, Crimea, suffered a series of explosions this morning, including a single massive detonation/cookoff.

[Twitter video]


Listen to the end to hear the camera operator sigh.
December 26, 2023

More images and some videos have appeared.

These are from Twitter (a search for "crimea" brings up loads).

The ship before the strike



The ship during the strike

https://twitter.com/PStyle0ne1/status/1739523843411030332

PS01
@PStyle0ne1

BREAKING 🔥 Wow! At night, a powerful explosion occurred in the port of Feodosia (Crimea) , followed by a fire and detonation

Commander of the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Mykola Oleschuk, reported that the Defense Forces struck the Russian ship "Novocherkask":

" And the fleet in Russia is getting smaller and smaller!
This time, the large amphibious ship Novocherkask is following the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation, the cruiser Moskva.

[Twitter video]


The ship following the strike



The ship still burning when dawn broke



December 26, 2023

A longer report from the UK's Independent newspaper:

Ukraine says it has blown up major Russian navy vessel in Crimea’s Feodosia port

Attack destroys major Russian Navy vessel, the landing Novocherkask ship, says Ukrainian air force commander

Ukrainian officials claimed responsibility for a massive air attack on the Crimean town of Feodosia on early Tuesday, damaging Vladimir Putin’s fleet parked in the port area as power explosions rocked the region.

Mykola Oleshchuk, the commander of Ukraine’s air force, shared a video of the major attack on his official Telegram channel and stated that the assault destroyed a major Russian Navy vessel, the landing Novocherkask ship. The port, located 100 km (62 miles) from the Kerch bridge also came under attack from Ukraine.

“And the fleet in Russia is getting smaller and smaller! Thanks to the Air Force pilots and everyone involved for the filigree work,” the top commander said. He shared a 48-second video of the assault, captured from a distance, depicting a massive cloud of smoke and fire raging in the sky.
...
Several Russian news outlets and Telegram channels, tracking the Ukrainian attacks on Crimea, showcased footage of massive explosions and fires engulfing the port area.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-attack-crimea-feodosia-explosion-b2469430.html
December 26, 2023

The media seem to be slow in nailing the details on this story, but the basics are coming out

This is from Russia's Tass:

Ukraine attacks Crimea’s Feodosia, port area cordoned off

SIMFEROPOL, December 26. /TASS/. The enemy has launched an attack near Feodosia in Russia’s Crimea, the port area has been cordoned off, the fire has been localized, Crimean head Sergey Aksyonov reported.

"An enemy attack took place near Feodosia. The port area has been cordoned off. At the moment the detonation has stopped, the fire has been localized. All specialized services are working on the site. The residents of several houses are being relocated," Aksyonov wrote on his Telegram channel.

The governor added that he was personally monitoring the situation and urged people to remain calm and trust official information.

The Telegram channel of the information center for highways and the situation on the approaches to the Crimean Bridge reported earlier on the road closure. The restrictions were in effect for about an hour: from 2:31 a.m. to 3:42 a.m. Moscow time (11:31 p.m. to 0:42 a.m. GMT).

https://tass.com/russia/1726451


This is from the Times of India:

Ukraine destroys Russian fleet ship: Air force

KYIV: Ukraine's air force said Tuesday it had destroyed a Russian fleet ship in the Black Sea suspected of carrying drones for use in Moscow's war against Kyiv.

The large landing ship Novocherkassk was "destroyed" by air force pilots, the service posted on the Telegram messaging platform.

"People say that it transported Shaheds," the message added, referring to Iranian explosive drones used regularly by Russia against Ukraine.

The military did not specify where the attack took place, but air force commandant Mykola Olechtchouk posted a video of a fiery explosion at the Russian naval base of Feodosia, on the Black Sea in the occupied Crimean peninsula.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/ukraine-destroys-russian-fleet-ship-air-force/articleshow/106280483.cms
December 26, 2023

The details are still breaking, but the attack happening isn't in doubt

Ukrainian drones also struck Feodosia's major maritime oil terminal three weeks ago.

This is from Russia's Tass:

Ukraine attacks Crimea’s Feodosia, port area cordoned off

SIMFEROPOL, December 26. /TASS/. The enemy has launched an attack near Feodosia in Russia’s Crimea, the port area has been cordoned off, the fire has been localized, Crimean head Sergey Aksyonov reported.

"An enemy attack took place near Feodosia. The port area has been cordoned off. At the moment the detonation has stopped, the fire has been localized. All specialized services are working on the site. The residents of several houses are being relocated," Aksyonov wrote on his Telegram channel.

The governor added that he was personally monitoring the situation and urged people to remain calm and trust official information.

The Telegram channel of the information center for highways and the situation on the approaches to the Crimean Bridge reported earlier on the road closure. The restrictions were in effect for about an hour: from 2:31 a.m. to 3:42 a.m. Moscow time (11:31 p.m. to 0:42 a.m. GMT).

https://tass.com/russia/1726451


This is from the Times of India:

Ukraine destroys Russian fleet ship: Air force

KYIV: Ukraine's air force said Tuesday it had destroyed a Russian fleet ship in the Black Sea suspected of carrying drones for use in Moscow's war against Kyiv.

The large landing ship Novocherkassk was "destroyed" by air force pilots, the service posted on the Telegram messaging platform.

"People say that it transported Shaheds," the message added, referring to Iranian explosive drones used regularly by Russia against Ukraine.

The military did not specify where the attack took place, but air force commandant Mykola Olechtchouk posted a video of a fiery explosion at the Russian naval base of Feodosia, on the Black Sea in the occupied Crimean peninsula.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/ukraine-destroys-russian-fleet-ship-air-force/articleshow/106280483.cms
December 26, 2023

Ukraine carries out air assault on Crimea's port of Feodosia

Source: Jerusalem Post

Footage posted on several Russian news outlets on Telegram showed powerful explosions and fires over a port area.

Ukraine carried out an air attack on Feodosia in Crimea, Ukraine's air force commander said on Tuesday, after the Russian-installed governor of the Crimea said that the assault sparked a fire in the town's port area.

The commander of Ukraine's air force, Mykola Oleshchuk, said on the Telegram messaging app, without providing evidence, that the attack destroyed a major Russian Navy vessel, the landing Novocherkask ship.

"And the fleet in Russia is getting smaller and smaller! Thanks to the Air Force pilots and everyone involved for the filigree work!" said Oleshchuk.

Read more: https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-779548



The story is still breaking, but is corroborated by Ukrainian and Russian sources.

There's a claim on Russia's Telegram and other social media that the Novocherkask was carrying Shahed drones.

This is reported to be a photo of one of the explosions:





December 26, 2023

Ukraine destroys Iranian arms shipment in Crimea

Ukrainian Air Force destroys Russian landing ship in occupied Crimea

Ukraine reportedly destroyed the Russian landing ship Novocherkassk in Feodosia in occupied Crimea during the early hours of Dec. 26, Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk announced.

"And the fleet in Russia is getting smaller and smaller," the post reads.
"This time, the large landing ship Novocherkask...Thanks to the Air Force pilots and everyone involved!"

Earlier tonight, at around 3 a.m. local time, explosions were reported in the area of ​​Feodosia. A ship with Iranian ammunition was reportedly blown up and a fire broke out in the port.

According to Russian-affiliated media, residents reported hearing loud bangs, and seeing plumes of smoke, and traffic on the Crimean bridge was blocked.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-air-force-destroys-russian-landing-ship-in-occupied-crimea/


Some reports say that the "Iranian ammunition" may have been a consignment of Shahed drones.

Merry Christmas, Vlad!
December 24, 2023

Tom Lehrer - A Christmas Carol

December 24, 2023

Lindisfarne - Winter Song





When Winter's shadowy fingers first pursue you down the street

And your boots no longer lie about the cold around your feet

Do you spare a thought for summer whose passage is complete

Whose memories lie in ruins and whose ruins lie in heat?

When winter comes howling in.



When the wind is singing strangely, blowing music through your head

And your rain-splattered windows make you decide to stay in bed

Do you spare a thought for the homeless tramp who wishes he was dead

Or do you pull the bedclothes higher, dream of summertime instead?

When winter comes howling in.



The creeping cold has fingers that caress without permission

And mystic crystal snowdrops only aggravate conditions

Do you spare a thought for the Gypsy with no secure position

Who's turned and spurned by village and town at the magistrate's decision?

When winter comes howling in.



When the turkey's in the oven and the Christmas presents are bought

And Santa's in his module, he's an American astronaut

Do you spare a thought for Jesus, who had nothing but his thoughts,

Who got busted just for talking and befriending the wrong sorts?

When winter comes howling in.

When winter comes howling in.


Written and sung by one of my favourite singer-songwriters, Alan Hull, sadly no longer with us.

X-Posted in Music Appreciation because I love it so much.
December 24, 2023

Lindisfarne - Winter Song





When Winter's shadowy fingers first pursue you down the street

And your boots no longer lie about the cold around your feet

Do you spare a thought for summer whose passage is complete

Whose memories lie in ruins and whose ruins lie in heat?

When winter comes howling in.



When the wind is singing strangely, blowing music through your head

And your rain-splattered windows make you decide to stay in bed

Do you spare a thought for the homeless tramp who wishes he was dead

Or do you pull the bedclothes higher, dream of summertime instead?

When winter comes howling in.



The creeping cold has fingers that caress without permission

And mystic crystal snowdrops only aggravate conditions

Do you spare a thought for the Gypsy with no secure position

Who's turned and spurned by village and town at the magistrate's decision?

When winter comes howling in.



When the turkey's in the oven and the Christmas presents are bought

And Santa's in his module, he's an American astronaut

Do you spare a thought for Jesus, who had nothing but his thoughts,

Who got busted just for talking and befriending the wrong sorts?

When winter comes howling in.

When winter comes howling in.


Written and sung by one of my favourite singer-songwriters, Alan Hull, sadly no longer with us.

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