We can hit Russian occupiers anywhere in Crimea – Ukraine's Intelligence Chief

Kyrylo Budanov, Head of Ukraine's Defence Intelligence, has stated that Ukraine’s defence forces are able to strike the Russians at any place in occupied Crimea.

Source: Budanov in an interview with Radio Svoboda

Quote: "As of now, we have the ability to strike any part of the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea.

We can reach the enemy in absolutely any part [of the peninsula]."

"Those who have done any bad things better leave.

And those who are waiting [for Ukrainian forces to arrive – ed.] need to prepare and do everything to help, first of all by helping the intelligence agencies, and then helping troops who will openly enter the territory.

To support them, to create favourable conditions. To make it happen faster. And as bloodlessly as possible."

Details: Budanov said there are many different options for Crimea’s liberation, but "it is impossible without [enough] forces and military operations".

Background: Explosions in occupied Crimea took place on the morning of 23 August near the village of Olenivka on Cape Tarkhankut, destroying a Russian long- and medium-range S-400 Triumf anti-aircraft missile system.

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