Ukraine escalates military pressure on Russian-held Crimea

Ukraine has conducted drone strikes on Russian-held Crimea and targeted fuel and power infrastructure in the region, according to reporting from multiple outlets. The strikes have caused fuel shortages and power outages in areas Russia controls following its 2014 annexation. Ukrainian officials have not publicly claimed responsibility for specific attacks, though Russian officials have attributed them to Ukraine. The frequency and scope of such operations have increased over the past months.

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