The Russian defense ministry said it intercepted 89 Ukrainian drones over occupied Crimea, and 23 more over the Black Sea.

Moscow has said Ukraine launched a “massive” drone attack in occupied Crimea. The defence ministry allegedly intercepted 89 Ukrainian drones over occupied Crimea and a further 23 over the waters of the Black Sea.

Russia’s illegal seizure of Crimea from Ukraine 11 years ago was quick and bloodless. But Kyiv and most of the world never recognized Moscow’s annexation of the strategic peninsula.