The Ukrainian military has claimed that “multiple” Russian cruise missiles were destroyed while being transported by train to Crimea.

A statement by the Ukrainian military posted on its website said that multiple Kalibr cruise missiles were destroyed in the explosion.&nbsp;Though it did not mention whether Ukraine was responsible for the attack, the statement said that it serves to further “demilitarise Russia and prepare the Crimean peninsula for de-occupation.”&nbsp;Hence, it is widely implied that the Kyiv government might be behind it.

It said that the missiles were being carried by rail and were destined for submarine launch.

A video shared on Twitter by Anton Gerashchenko, the adviser to Ukraine’s interior ministry, appeared to show a train station in the city being hit by a loud single, fiery blast.

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The Russian-appointed governor of Crimea, Sergei Askyonov, confirmed that there was a strike in the northern Dzhankoi town and added that the region’s air defence system was activated. One person was injured and two buildings were damaged, he said.

Dzhankoi houses a Russian military base. Ukrainian officials have repeatedly claimed that the city and its surrounding areas have been turned into Russia’s largest military base in Crimea.

“An explosion in Dzhankoi city in the north of temporarily occupied Crimea destroyed Russian Kalibr-KN cruise missiles as they were being transported by rail,” Ukraine defence ministry’s main intelligence directorate said on Monday.

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It claimed that the missiles were intended to be used for Russia’s Black Sea fleet, and had an operational range of more than 2,500km (1,550 miles) on land and 375km at sea.

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Crimea serves as an important port and a major naval base for Russia’s Black Sea fleet in the city of Sevastopol. According to CNN, some of Russia’s most important warships have been docked there, including surface ships&nbsp;equipped&nbsp;with cruise missiles.

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The Ukrainian military has claimed that “multiple” Russian cruise missiles were destroyed while being transported by train to Crimea. A statement by the Ukrainian military posted on its website said that multiple Kalibr cruise missiles were destroyed in the explosion.

The Ukrainian military has claimed that “multiple” Russian cruise missiles were destroyed while being transported by train to Crimea. A statement by the Ukrainian military posted on its website said that multiple Kalibr cruise missiles were destroyed in the explosion. Though it did not mention whether Ukraine was responsible for the attack, the statement said that it serves to further “demilitarise Russia and prepare the Crimean peninsula for de-occupation.” Hence, it is widely implied that the Kyiv government might be behind it. It said that the missiles were being carried by rail and were destined for submarine launch. A video shared on Twitter by Anton Gerashchenko, the adviser to Ukraine’s interior ministry, appeared to show a train station in the city being hit by a loud single, fiery blast. Russian cruise missiles "Kalibr NK" were destroyed in Dzhankoi, Crimea, during their transportation by rail - @DI_Ukraine It is reported that this video is from Dzhankoi. The voice says it's the train station area. pic.twitter.com/9UXMe2aKNR — Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) March 20, 2023 × The Russian-appointed governor of Crimea, Sergei Askyonov, confirmed that there was a strike in the northern Dzhankoi town and added that the region’s air defence system was activated. One person was injured and two buildings were damaged, he said. Dzhankoi houses a Russian military base. Ukrainian officials have repeatedly claimed that the city and its surrounding areas have been turned into Russia’s largest military base in Crimea. “An explosion in Dzhankoi city in the north of temporarily occupied Crimea destroyed Russian Kalibr-KN cruise missiles as they were being transported by rail,” Ukraine defence ministry’s main intelligence directorate said on Monday. Also read | US, Russia, China argue at UNSC; Washington accuses Moscow, Beijing of 'encouraging' N.Korea missile launches It claimed that the missiles were intended to be used for Russia’s Black Sea fleet, and had an operational range of more than 2,500km (1,550 miles) on land and 375km at sea. Also read | While Xi meets Putin, West loosens purse strings to help Ukraine Crimea serves as an important port and a major naval base for Russia’s Black Sea fleet in the city of Sevastopol. According to CNN, some of Russia’s most important warships have been docked there, including surface ships equipped with cruise missiles. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Russia’s Kalibr cruise missiles destroyed in Crimea explosion, Ukraine’s role suspected

After facing heavy criticism for missile&nbsp;attack on Ukraine’s Odessa port just after the grain deal was signed, Russia said the Kalibr missiles destroyed Ukrainian “military infrastructure”.

Russia’s foreign ministry said it was a “high-precision strike” and it destroyed a Ukrainian patrol boat. The strike came hours after Russia and Ukraine concluded a deal in Istanbul to open up wheat and other grain products&nbsp;stuck in ports to the international market with Odessa being a key port in the operation.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had said the strike cast “serious doubt on the credibility of Russia’s commitment” to the grain deal even as Ukraine accused President Vladimir Putin of “spitting in the face” of the deal.

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Odessa’s governor claimed Russian missile strikes had led to injuries among people as Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky declared that Russia had failed to keep its promises and that “it will find ways not to implement it”.

Ukraine had said it had shot down two incoming missiles but two other missiles had hit the Odessa port. Russia has been concentrating its forces in eastern Ukraine after President Putin launched his “special military operation” against Ukraine on February 24.

Ukraine claimed around 20 million tonnes of foodgrain from last year and current produce worth $10 billion was ready to be exported. Russia had blocked Ukraine’s Black Sea ports as it launched strikes on Ukraine in February with warships stationed in Black Sea.

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After facing heavy criticism for missile attack on Ukraine’s Odessa port just after the grain deal was signed, Russia said the Kalibr missiles destroyed Ukrainian “military infrastructure”.

After facing heavy criticism for missile attack on Ukraine’s Odessa port just after the grain deal was signed, Russia said the Kalibr missiles destroyed Ukrainian “military infrastructure”. Russia’s foreign ministry said it was a “high-precision strike” and it destroyed a Ukrainian patrol boat. The strike came hours after Russia and Ukraine concluded a deal in Istanbul to open up wheat and other grain products stuck in ports to the international market with Odessa being a key port in the operation. Also Read | Russia's missile attack casts serious doubt on its commitment to grain deal: US US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had said the strike cast “serious doubt on the credibility of Russia’s commitment” to the grain deal even as Ukraine accused President Vladimir Putin of “spitting in the face” of the deal. Watch: Missiles hit Ukrainian port city Odessa’s governor claimed Russian missile strikes had led to injuries among people as Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky declared that Russia had failed to keep its promises and that “it will find ways not to implement it”. Ukraine had said it had shot down two incoming missiles but two other missiles had hit the Odessa port. Russia has been concentrating its forces in eastern Ukraine after President Putin launched his “special military operation” against Ukraine on February 24. Ukraine claimed around 20 million tonnes of foodgrain from last year and current produce worth $10 billion was ready to be exported. Russia had blocked Ukraine’s Black Sea ports as it launched strikes on Ukraine in February with warships stationed in Black Sea. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Russia’s Kalibr cruise missiles destroyed in Crimea explosion, Ukraine’s role suspected

Missiles only destroyed Ukrainian military infrastructure in Odessa, claims Russia