In Annexed Crimea, War Looms Over Victory Day Celebrations

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Nazism during World War II
And some pro-war Russians view themselves as reliving the feats of their ancestors by liberating Ukrainians from alleged neo-Nazi tyranny.In
soldiers on the outskirts of Sevastopol.MTNot far away from the cemetery on the outskirts of Sevastopol, explosions could be heard as
have repeatedly vowed to take back Crimea
the heightened risks, Moscow-backed authorities in Crimea scrapped Victory Day celebrations
distance.MTWhile Russian forces continue to make territorial gains on the front line in eastern Ukraine, claiming several villages over just
Ukrainian seaborne drone and rocket attacks are estimated to have destroyed around 20% of the ships in the Black Sea Fleet.In October,
Moscow moved part of the fleet from its anchor in Sevastopol to the port city of Novorossiysk, which lies more than 300 kilometers to the
east
office, referring to long-range rockets sent to Kyiv by its Western allies
within its ranks was to blame for the havoc wreaked on the Black Sea Fleet.A large photo of President Vladimir Putin could be seen hanging
victory against Kyiv will come only when Russian forces can ensure full protection over annexed Crimea
navy captain Mikhail Anokhin at his office in Sevastopol.MTIn Sevastopol, which has been highly militarized since Moscow annexed Crimea in
2014, Russian servicemen could often be seen strolling the streets
main pedestrian walkway
favorite celebration in the year, and she always attended parades and other festivities to mark the occasion
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