Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford explains why Crimea is a target for Kyiv, and why the peninsula matters to Vladimir Putin.
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Why Ukrainian strikes on annexed Crimea are a blow to Putin
Ukrainian strikes on annexed Crimea are significant because the peninsula is a target for Kyiv and holds importance for Vladimir Putin. Sarah Rainsford, Eastern Europe correspondent, explains these dynamics.
BBC News - WorldFiled 2026-07-06 · 06:00 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Ukrainian strikes on annexed Crimea are significant because the peninsula is a target for Kyiv and holds importance for Vladimir Putin. Sarah Rainsford, Eastern Europe correspondent, explains these dynamics. The article focuses on why Crimea is a strategic objective for Ukraine and its symbolic and practical value to the Russian president. These strikes represent a challenge to Putin's control and influence over the region.
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The peninsula matters to Vladimir Putin.
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Crimea is a target for Kyiv.
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Ukrainian strikes on annexed Crimea are a blow to Putin.
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