Drone assault on Sevastopol thwarted, details provided by Razvozhaev.
In the seaside city of Sevastopol, a drone attack is being fiercely repelled, as reported by Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev on his Telegram channel. Preliminary data shows that seven drones have been shot down, taking flight over the sea and a considerable distance from the shore, according to Razvozhayev.
He urges locals to remain tranquil and follow safety measures, assuring them that air defense is actively working to eliminate these unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and jamming means are also being employed.
Other reports suggest that this might not be the first time Razvozhayev has had to address a drone attack on the city, with a previous incident occurring in March. Back then, four drones were shot down near Kachi[rbc.group]. More recently, the Ministry of Defense reported the interception and destruction of 39 drones overnight across various regions of Russia, including 14 over Crimea, 12 over the Black Sea, and three over the Azov Sea[rbc.group].
Interestingly, the heavy drone attack on May 2, 2025, is considered the most intense this year, with at least 50 drones impacted near Sevastopol. The reported attacks targeted strategic sites like the Kacha airfield, housing Russia’s Black Sea Fleet aircraft, and the industrial plant in Bakhchysarai[2]. Additionally, Ukraine apparently targeted a secret signals intelligence base, "Zvezda," located in Russia’s Stavropol region[2].
Although no direct comparisons are provided, this attack seems to represent a sharp escalation in intensity compared to previous strikes[1][2][5]. The Crimean Bridge was temporarily closed during the assault, further emphasizing the gravity of the situation[2]. The governor’s call to remain calm suggests that there's hope for damage control, thanks to timely air defense efforts[4].
- In the aftermath of the intense drone attack on May 2, 2025, in Sevastopol, Governor Razvozhayev repeated his calls for locals to stay calm and adhere to safety measures.
- Preliminary data indicated that at least 50 drones had been impacted near Sevastopol, highlighted as the most significant attack this year, with previous incidents paling in comparison.
- Actively working to thwart these attacks, air defense and jamming means were employed, according to Razvozhayev, while the Ministry of Defense reported the interception and destruction of 39 drones overnight in various regions of Russia, including multiple drones over Crimea.
- Moreover, these drone incursions seem to have become a recurring issue in Sevastopol, as a previous attack occurred in March, with four drones shot down near Kachi, noted in the reports.
- Interestingly, aside from the drone attacks on Sevastopol, a secret signals intelligence base, "Zvezda," located in Russia’s Stavropol region, was also apparently targeted during Ukraine's attacks on war-and-conflicts, general-news, and crime-and-justice instances.
