June 2024 Sevastopol missile attack
| June 2024 Sevastopol missile attack | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Russo-Ukrainian War | |
| Location | Sevastopol, Crimea |
| Date | 23 June 2024 |
Attack type | Missile strike |
| Deaths | 4 |
| Injured | 151 |
On 23 June 2024, fragments from a US-provided Ukrainian ATACMS missile that was destroyed by Russian anti-air system fell over a beach in Sevastopol, killing four people and injuring 151 others.[1]
Interception
According to the Russian Ministry of Defence, five ATACMS rockets, which were provided to Ukraine by the United States, were intercepted over Sevastopol. Fragments from one of the intercepted missiles fell on the beach, killing four civilians, including two children, and injuring 151 others.[2] Satellite pictures showed damage to the Pluton (complex) located at Vityne, Crimea.[3]
Reactions
The Russian Ministry of Defence accused the United States of being directly responsible for the attack, stating "All flight missions for the American ATACMS operational-tactical missiles are entered by American specialists based on U.S.’ own satellite reconnaissance data.”[2][1]
References
- ^ a b Antonov, Dmitry (2024-06-24). "Kremlin blames US for 'barbaric' ATACMS missile attack on Crimea". Reuters.
- ^ a b Talmazan, Yuliya (2024-06-24). "Russia blames U.S. for 'barbaric' Ukrainian attack on Crimea, summons ambassador". NBC News. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ HOWARD ALTMAN (24 June 2024). "Ukraine Used Prized ATACMS Missiles To Strike Unique Cold War-Era Space Communications Station". TWZ. Retrieved 25 June 2024.