Russian proxy reports strike on Sevastopol, media claim fire near military airfield

The city of Sevastopol in occupied Crimea came under a missile attack overnight on May 15, with Russian media outlets reporting explosions and fires.

Russian air defense units "repelled a massive attack" against Sevastopol overnight on May 15, the Russian-installed head of Sevastopol, Mikhail Razvozhayev, claimed via Telegram.

Wreckage of an intercepted missile hit private businesses, Razvozhayev said. No casualties have been reported.

Explosions were heard in the city and fires are still burning near the Belbek military airfield, local residents told the Russian Telegram news channel Astra.

Authorities reportedly shut down traffic on the Crimean Bridge amid the missile attack.

Ukrainian forces previously attacked the Belbek airfield with Scalp/Storm Shadow long-range cruise missiles on Jan. 31, damaging at least three Russian military aircraft.

In recent months, Ukraine has intensified its attacks on occupied Crimea, targeting Russian military assets in and around the Black Sea.

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The Kyiv IndependentChris York