Ukrainian forces target Crimean infrastructure as Russia strikes Zaporizhzhia

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces confirmed strikes on oil and rail infrastructure in occupied Crimea. Russia used guided aerial bombs in Zaporizhzhia, causing fatalities. A Crimean official faces trial for collaborationism.
Ukrainian Special Operations Forces confirmed strikes on the Semikolodezyansk oil depot in Yedy-Kuyu and a Feodosia oil terminal in occupied Crimea on June 7. Concurrently, Russian forces attacked Balabyne village in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region with guided aerial bombs on the same day, hitting near a public transport stop and causing three fatalities and three injuries. Following a drone attack that damaged a locomotive, killing an assistant driver and injuring the driver, Russian transport company Grand Service Express suspended passenger train services in Crimea on June 8. Russian-appointed officials also reported a drone strike on the Chonhar bridge on June 7, temporarily closing a checkpoint, though alternative routes remained open. Separately, the occupational head of the Bakhchysarai district election commission in Crimea will face trial for collaborationism.
Sources: Українська правда, Суспільне Новини, Радіо Свобода
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Earlier coverage
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- Jun 8, 2026, 04:30 PM UTCUkrainian forces confirm Crimea strikes, Russia reports drone damage and civilian casualties
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- Jun 7, 2026, 05:00 PM UTCUkrainian forces strike Crimean oil facilities, Russian attack hits Zaporizhzhia
- Jun 7, 2026, 11:00 AM UTCStrikes reported in Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Crimea on June 7