In the early hours of April 28, unidentified drones launched attacks across occupied Crimea, resulting in explosions at multiple locations including the airfields of Saki, Kacha, and Belbek, as well as in Sevastopol and Feodosia.
Reports began surfacing around 8 PM local time about air raid alerts, with indications of anti-aircraft defense operations and explosions noted in various districts of Crimea. Alerts were specifically issued in the Kirovsky, Leninsky, and Sovietsky areas.
The channel “Crimean Wind” reported multiple explosions in Sevastopol and Feodosia, later confirming missile launches and the activation of Russian air defense systems from the northern side towards the sea.
In the Djankoy district, residents reported hearing explosions and the sound of drones flying overhead, as noted by followers on social media.
Airfields such as Belbek, Saki, and Kacha were also under drone attack, with reports of explosions and the deployment of fighter jets by occupying forces in response.
In addition to small arms fire, Russian forces utilized the Pantsir missile system to counter the drone threats.
A series of drone strikes targeted occupied Crimea on April 28, causing explosions at key airfields and urban areas. The attacks prompted air raid alerts and defensive actions from Russian forces.