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Ukrainian forces strike Crimean targets, Russia attacks Zaporizhzhia, and a Crimean official faces trial

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Posted Jun 9, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-09-0500
Ukrainian forces strike Crimean targets, Russia attacks Zaporizhzhia, and a Crimean official faces trial

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces confirmed strikes on Crimean oil depots and terminals, as Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia. Meanwhile, railway services in Crimea were suspended after a drone attack, and a Crimean official faces trial.

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces confirmed striking the Semikolodezyansk oil depot and a Feodosia oil terminal in occupied Crimea on June 7. Concurrently, Russian forces used guided aerial bombs to attack Balabyne village in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region on the same day, hitting near a public transport stop and causing three fatalities and three injuries. Separately, Russian transport company Grand Service Express suspended passenger train services in Crimea on June 8, following a drone attack that damaged a locomotive, killing an assistant driver and injuring the driver. Russian-appointed officials also reported a drone strike on the Chonhar bridge on June 7, temporarily closing a checkpoint. Additionally, the occupational head of the Bakhchysarai district election commission in Crimea will face trial for collaborationism. Sources: Українська правда, Суспільне Новини, Громадське, Радіо Свобода

How outlets assessed this

  • Jun 12, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
    • Радіо Свобода Neutral Reported Russian-appointed authorities' claims of a drone attack on Chonhar bridge on June 9, with over 20 UAVs intercepted.
    • Громадське Neutral Confirmed Chonhar bridge sustained critical damage from a 'repeated' Ukrainian strike, leading to its full blockage.
  • Jun 12, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
    • Громадське Neutral Reports critical damage to Chonhar bridge from a second Ukrainian strike in June, leading to full blockage.
    • Радіо Свобода Neutral Cites Russian-appointed authorities on Chonhar bridge closure on June 9 due to a drone attack.
  • Jun 12, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC
    • Радіо Свобода Neutral Reported the Russian-appointed official's claim that all bridges to Crimea were struck.
    • Громадське Neutral Focused on specific confirmed strikes and their impact on Crimean access routes.

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