The Ukrainian army launched an attack on Crimea on the 4th, and Ukraine** claimed to have hit a Russian air defense system and a command center. Ukraine also said earlier that among other attacks on the Crimean peninsula, they also hit a Russian military command post near Sevastopol and a military unit near the city of Yevpatoria.
Ukrainian military spokeswoman Natalia Gumenyuk said on the 5th: "It's not just a command post that has been attacked. Ukraine has inflicted powerful strikes over the past 24 hours, including severe damage to the defenses of the Crimean peninsula. ”
Russia, for its part, said its air defense system successfully shot down 10 guided missiles over Crimea, preventing what it called a "terrorist attack" by Ukrainian forces. The Russian Ministry of Defense also claimed that they also intercepted 36 Ukrainian drones.
The attack of the Ukrainian army on Crimea has attracted the attention of the international community. The Ukrainian side called it a response to Russia's military occupation of Crimea, while Russia saw the attack as a provocation by Ukraine.
The Crimean peninsula has been in tension between Ukraine and Russia since 2014. In 2014, Russia annexed Crimea and sparked a conflict in eastern Ukraine. Russia's actions in Crimea are widely considered by the international community to be a violation of international law.
The Ukrainian army's attack on Crimea has once again increased tensions in the region. The international community calls on all parties to exercise restraint and resolve the dispute through dialogue and diplomatic means.
At present, the conflict between Ukraine and Russia is still ongoing, and the international community is keeping a high level of concern about the development of the situation. All parties should strengthen communication, avoid further escalation of conflicts, and create conditions for the peaceful settlement of disputes.