Crimea Locks Down as Putin Admits ‘Huge Stream’ of Drones

Russia has imposed a lockdown on Crimea after Ukrainian drones struck a rail bridge and a power plant. President Vladimir Putin acknowledged a “huge stream” of drone attacks targeting the occupied peninsula. Kyiv’s forces hit key infrastructure on day 1,582 of the war. The rail bridge is a vital supply link, while the power plant caused blackouts. Local authorities restricted public movement, but details remain scarce. The strikes mark an escalation in Ukraine’s campaign to disrupt Russian logistics. Putin’s rare admission signals growing pressure on Moscow’s defenses.