Newly released satellite photographs appear to substantiate Ukraine\u2019s claims of a successful strike against a major Russian military communications centre on the Crimean peninsula, delivering another symbolic blow to Moscow\u2019s forces on the annexed territory.<\/p>\n
The high-resolution images, published Friday by Radio Free Europe\/Radio Liberty, show visible damage at a suspected Russian communications facility operated by the FSB Border Guard Service on the outskirts of Alushta, a town on Crimea\u2019s southern coastline.<\/p>\n
Comparative satellite pictures from before and after the night of May 24th reveal craters, burned areas and the apparent destruction of buildings and infrastructure at the site, providing evidence corroborating Kyiv\u2019s reports of hitting the strategic installation.<\/p>\n
While Ukraine has not officially confirmed carrying out the attack, Russian sources acknowledged defending against an aerial raid in the vicinity of Alushta around that timeframe. Moscow\u2019s state media described it as an attempted drone strike that was repelled by air defences.<\/p>\n
However, the satellite imagery suggests the assault was more substantial than Russia portrayed. Analysts say the level of damage indicates the strike likely involved more potent weapons like missiles or ammunition capable of punching through the facility\u2019s defences.<\/p>\n
\nSatellite images have appeared after a strike on the Russian communications center near Alushta<\/p>\n
Radio Liberty published the images. The pictures confirm that on the night of May 24, a military facility of the FSB Border Guard Service was attacked near Alushta. Most likely, it\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/IROLpwFTZD<\/a><\/p>\n