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Zelensky's forces set to launch even more devastating offensive against Crimea 'in the next few days'

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Ukraine According to military adviser to President Volodymyr ZelenskyKyiv is reading To launch further offensives in the area after it became clear that special forces had conducted explosive raids on Russian bases in the area.

A blast rocked a Russian air force base near a seaside resort in annexed Crimea on Tuesday, killing one person. , at least 12 explosions at about 3:20 p.m. said he heard He February as he was one of the invasion launch pad.

Crimea, a holiday destination for many Russians, has so far escaped the artillery and shelling suffered by other parts of eastern and southern Ukraine.

Russia's Defense Ministry is adamant that "explosions of multiple aviation ammunition depots" caused the explosions, and initially said no one was hurt. It is said that

Presidential aide Mikhaylo Podoljak was asked by Dozhid's online TV channel whether Ukraine was responsible for the explosion. If Ukraine admits to attacking territory that Russia considers its own, Russia could accuse Kyiv of crossing the line.

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Zelensky's forces attack Crimea May Day (Image: GETTY)

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Putin news: Russia claims Ukrainians attacked Crimea this week (Image: GETTY)

Podoljak, advising President Volodymyr Zelensky, suggested the explosion could have been caused by Russian incompetence or an attack by partisans.

He said: "People living under the occupation understand that the occupation is coming to an end."

But an unnamed Ukrainian government official said the country's special forces were behind the attack. said.

Volodymyr Zelensky's military adviser, Oleksiy Arrestovich, said more attacks were likely "in the coming days."

That happened when Secretary of Defense Ben Wallace announced that Britain would send more weapons to Ukraine to help defend it against Russian aggression.

He said more Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) would be sent to countries in Eastern Europe. And the precision-guided M31A1 missile, designed to defend against Russia, can hit targets up to 50 miles away. heavy artillery.

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Wallace said: Our continued support sends a very clear message: Britain and the international community continue to oppose this illegal war, stand shoulder to shoulder and help Ukraine defend itself against Putin's aggression.

Ukrainian forces have been trained in the UK on how to use launchers, and the UK will also provide 10,000 Ukrainian soldiers over the next few months. Committed to training infantry battlefield skills.

Canada, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and the Netherlands have all announced support for the program.

The Defense Secretary will host the Copenhagen Conference for Ukraine's Nordic Defense Allies on Thursday to discuss long-term assistance to Ukraine in training, equipment and funding.

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On Wednesday, Mr Wallace said it was "clear" that the explosion at the Russian air base in Crimea was not caused by "someone dropped a cigarette", citing Moscow's "excuse" for the explosion. ” was dismissed.

Speculation abounded that the massive fireball, which killed one person and injured several more, was the result of a Ukrainian attack.

Ben Wallace believes there is a "war guide" that sees sites in Crimea annexed by Moscow in 2014 as "legitimate targets" for Ukraine to attack. Told.

The Ukrainian Air Force claims Tuesday's explosion destroyed nine Russian jets, but country officials have yet to publicly claim responsibility.