NPR
By sky and sea, Ukraine's drone strikes challenge Russia's grip on Crimea
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Ukraine has conducted drone strikes on Crimea, affecting civilian and military infrastructure on the peninsula. Russia seized Crimea from Ukraine in 2014. The strikes have disrupted daily activities in the region, which hosts Russian civilians and military installations.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/13/nx-s1-5904418/ukraine-crimea-russia-drone-strikes