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All hell is breaking loose over Crimea. All hell is breaking loose over Moscow. Ukraine is unleashing a massive drone swarm Again Russia and Putin really has struggled to be able to defend against this Ukrainian drone swarm you saw there at the beginning of this video. A Ukrainian drone on its way to Moscow once again this morning, what we're seeing these Ukrainian drones do, kind of systematically taking out Russia's air defense systems and then having other drones swarm into Russian oil depots and other Russian oil infrastructure infrastructure. For example, we've seen the Kerch oil depot is just absolutely lit on fire. Take a look at this view of the burning Kerch oil depot and marine terminal. This huge traffic jam also on the way out of Crimea here. Let's play this clip. Then I'll show you as well these Ukrainian drones smashing into and blowing up the three major ferries that bring the Russian weapons and the Russian tanks and other Russian artillery into Crimea. I'll show you what this looks like over here. Let's take a look at the ferries being blown up. Let's roll this video right off of Crimea. Let's play this. Clap is lying now. I'll just show you some other footage that we are getting right here as the Ukrainian attack drones struck rail infrastructure in Russian occupied Berdiansk overnight, starting a large fire right here. We'll show you more scenes with this B roll from Crimea's port of Kerch in today's early morning hours as Ukrainian drones successfully targeted Russian occupied facilities there. Look right here at the port area of the Russ occupied Kerch. You'll see right here the oil silos on fire. More B roll right here of another point of view of the Kerch Marine oil terminal. You can see for yourself right there. Also, we're seeing the Ukrainian Air Force successfully strike some of the Russian Shahid attack drones over Dnipro and some other areas using an R27AAM. I'll show you this video right here of the Ukrainian Air Force MiG 29 Fulcrum shooting down the Russian Shahid. Really compelling footage. Let's play this clip right here. Also share with you some footage of firefighting foam snowing on Moscow after Ukrainian drones set the local refinery ablaze yesterday. Show you some footage right here. Even after almost 24 hours, the fire in the oil depot of the Russian occupied Kerch in Crimea in Ukraine still raging right there. Clement Molin explains as a expected Russian forces now are having to escort key fuel trucks and protecting important road hubs with cannon, air defense or drone interceptor teams. They're also trying to reinforce the key bridges leading to Crimea which have been hit as well with the pontoon bridges. Again, as expected, they cannot control all of these strikes though, targeting the isolated fuel trucks, the night strikes against the convoys and these smaller roads. What this is forcing the Russian armies to do who are already lacking in men, to use manpower from afar to try to now shoot down these drones which then chisel away on the Russian lines which Ukraine is exploiting as well. Share with you some more footage that we're getting. Also over here you see some of the Russian tourists riding in Crimea ignoring some of the warning that are happening right there. We'll show you over here. This is from the drone attack on Crimea as well. You'll see this oil depot at the port in Kirch that was struck. A fire was also reported at Port Kav Kaz on the Russian side of the Kerch Strait as well. Let's play this footage right here that Anton Garsonenko posted. Let's play this clip.
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Now you can see other photos right here, the night strike and Kirch. These are posted by special Kerson Cat. Take a look at some of these photos right here. As Preston Stewart explains, following a Ukrainian attack, Russia has halted ferry operations at the Kerch Strait. Since heavy trucks are not permitted on the bridge, this means they'll need to divert to the northern route that Ukraine has also been hitting hard. And you can see this photo right here of what one of these Russian ferries look like that are being hit by Ukraine. This is the Russian ferry Panagia that was struck at the Kerch ferry crossing in Russia's Krasnodar region. The attack also sparked a fire at the Chuska oil terminal. The strikes on the Kerch ferry crossings are particularly significant as it has become a key route for fuel supplies as well into Crimea after repeated attacks on Russia's land corporations corridor. We're now also getting word that Sergey is Canov, the Russian appointed governor proxy in Crimea. Just gave this. I'll translate it for you. This official address right here announcing the suspension of fuel cells to civilians. He states that starting June 21, gas stations in Crimea would halt sales for cash, non cash and vouchers to individuals and non state entities and fuel would be restricted exclusively to government emergency services. Right there. And so you see the impact that this is having on Crimea. Over here some drone footage of the Kerch oil terminal being struck by the Ukrainian drones as well. Right there on a Russian supply route deep behind the southern frontal line, a Ukrainian mid range drone slamming into a Russian fuel tanker. Let's play this clip. Also. Now President Zelensky of Ukraine posted the following message. During wartime, fury is an absolutely justified emotion for our people. But fury must be followed by action. It can't just be fury and nothing more. The Russians must feel that the war must return to Russia to the territory of the country that launched the aggression. This year we've started to really hit them hard. Our defense industry, our defense forces and our production capabilities have begun the process of bringing the war back to Russia. The Russians are attacking us every day. We will strike back every day. Our response will grow stronger with each passing day. Yesterday we responded by striking their oil refinery in the Thailand region. Two new Firepoint drones hit the target covering 2070 kilometers. In a direct flight they will be able to reach more than 3,000km. These are new drones. We will keep going because we know where their military factories, oil depots, gas storage facilities and other sites are located. We need longer range instruments as well. What Zelinsky is posting he also writes about what he refers to as long range sanctions against Russia, referring to the drone strikes as long range sanctions. And Zelinsky writes, last night our long range sanctions targeted the occupiers, military logistics, oil industries and air defenses. All of this is just a response to Russia's brutal attack against our people. I thank the warriors of the Security Service of Ukraine, the Unmanned Systems Forces, the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine and the Special Operation Operations Forces for their successful work. At a distance of about 300 km from the front line, facilities on both sides of the Crimean Bridge were hit. Maritime logistics used to transport oil in the Krasnodar region and an oil depot and temporarily occupied Kerch. In addition, military logistics facilities were successfully struck along with four radar stations belonging to S4 400 systems with two Pantsir systems. I'm grateful to all our warriors for their proficient and professionalism. Russia understands only strength and our long range strength is certainly working for peace. Glory to Ukraine. Well there you have it folks. Let me know what you think about all of this. Hit subscribe let's get to 7 million subscribers. Thanks for watching everybody. Love this video. Support independent media and unlock exciting exclusive content, ad free videos and custom emojis by becoming a paid member of our YouTube channel today. You can also gift memberships to others. Let's keep growing together.
Episode: Russia's Defenses Struggle as Ukraine Escalates Drone Strikes
Date: June 22, 2026
In this highly detailed, urgent update, the MeidasTouch Network offers in-depth coverage of Ukraine’s intensifying drone attacks against Russian military and energy infrastructure. The episode focuses on the escalating impact of new Ukrainian tactics, highlighting Russia’s struggles to defend against a surge of long-range drone strikes. The war correspondent guides listeners through a wave of targeted attacks deep inside Crimea, Moscow, and other Russian-occupied areas, using a mix of real-time news, on-the-ground footage, and pointed political commentary—including a statement from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The tone combines urgency, analytical rigor, and supportive commentary on Ukraine’s strategic advances, delivering a brisk, compelling update for listeners tracking the conflict.
[01:23] War Correspondent:
"Ukraine is unleashing a massive drone swarm. Again Russia and Putin really has struggled to be able to defend against this Ukrainian drone swarm."
[04:05] War Correspondent:
"...these Ukrainian drones smashing into and blowing up the three major ferries that bring the Russian weapons and the Russian tanks and other Russian artillery into Crimea."
[09:41] War Correspondent (translating Russian proxy governor):
"Starting June 21, gas stations in Crimea would halt sales for cash, non cash and vouchers to individuals and non state entities and fuel would be restricted exclusively to government emergency services."
[10:11] President Zelensky:
"During wartime, fury is an absolutely justified emotion for our people. But fury must be followed by action. It can't just be fury and nothing more. The Russians must feel that the war must return to Russia to the territory of the country that launched the aggression. This year we've started to really hit them hard."
[11:05] President Zelensky:
"Our response will grow stronger with each passing day...We need longer range instruments as well...what he refers to as long range sanctions against Russia, referring to the drone strikes as long range sanctions."
[12:05] President Zelensky:
"Russia understands only strength and our long range strength is certainly working for peace. Glory to Ukraine."
| Timestamp | Segment/Topic | |-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | 01:18 | Launch of Ukrainian drone offensive over Crimea/Moscow | | 02:00 | Visual evidence: Kerch oil depot burning | | 03:00 | Ferries supplying Russian forces destroyed | | 04:30 | Strikes on rail infrastructure and further oil terminals | | 05:45 | Ukrainian Air Force intercepts Russian drones | | 06:20 | Fallout: Fires in Moscow, refineries ablaze | | 08:56 | Ferry/supply disruptions and official Russian response | | 09:41 | Suspension of public fuel sales in occupied Crimea | | 10:11 | Zelensky’s statement; justification and escalation | | 11:05 | Long-range drones and expanded Ukrainian capabilities | | 12:05 | Zelensky: “Russia understands only strength…” |
This episode offers a gripping, real-time chronicle of how Ukrainian tactics are evolving, placing Russia’s supply lines and infrastructure under extreme pressure. The commentary underscores the broader strategic stakes—both the vulnerability revealed in Russia’s defenses and the symbolic turning of the war back towards Russian territory.
The combination of news analysis, frontline footage, impactful quotes (especially from Zelensky), and the signature MeidasTouch blend of urgency and advocacy makes this a must-listen for anyone serious about global affairs and the ongoing war in Ukraine.