Explosions rang out in occupied Berdiansk
ALONA MAZURENKO — TUESDAY, 5 JULY 2022, 19:26.
In Berdiansk, which is occupied by Russian troops, in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, powerful explosions were heard again.
Source: Local Telegram channels
Quote: "Strong explosions in the centre of Berdiansk. According to assumptions - a sea port.
The force of the explosion was heard in the mountainous part of the city and the Sklovolokno microdistrict."
Details: "Zaporizhzhia.Info" Telegram channel published a photo from the scene of the explosions.
They noted that the explosions were allegedly connected with the fact that the occupiers were trying to free the berth from the amphibious assault ship "Saratov," which sank in March after an attack by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
At the same time, earlier Russian media reported that "Saratov" was planned to be sent to the occupied Crimea for repairs.
Background :
- Russian forces occupied Berdiansk on 27-28 February at the beginning of a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- On 24 March, in the occupied port of Berdiansk, a large Russian landing ship of the Black Sea Fleet, the "Orsk" was destroyed. The fire engulfed other ships, fuel and ammunition.
- There has already been a report about a powerful explosion that occurred in Berdiansk port on 2 June.
- British Newspaper The Times has interviewed soldiers from the Special Operation Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who said that they’re carrying out sabotage operations deep in the interior of the territory occupied by the Russians.
