Emrys
Emrys's JournalAnother angle on the explosions from a Twitter video
https://twitter.com/Osinttechnical/status/1739461708903596507@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.
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
@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
A longer report from the UK's Independent newspaper:
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 Putins fleet parked in the port area as power explosions rocked the region.
Mykola Oleshchuk, the commander of Ukraines 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.
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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
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:
SIMFEROPOL, December 26. /TASS/. The enemy has launched an attack near Feodosia in Russias 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:
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
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:
SIMFEROPOL, December 26. /TASS/. The enemy has launched an attack near Feodosia in Russias 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:
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
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:
Ukraine destroys Iranian arms shipment in 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!
Tom Lehrer - A Christmas Carol
Lindisfarne - Winter Song
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.
Lindisfarne - Winter Song
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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