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Two Killed After Russian Crane Collapse in Crimea

A minimum of two persons have died, and nearly 20 others have sustained injuries after a large offshore crane from Russia collapsed in the port city of Sevastopol on the Crimean peninsula. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon, although it was unclear what caused the crane to collapse.
 

By Oskar Malec | Last Updated: 28 Oct 2025
Fatal Incident in Sevastopol
Although a crane rail that was attached to the ocean floor helped stabilize the crane’s deck, numerous people who were on the crane deck fell into the water as a result of the crane toppling.

It was reported that the crane was operated in Sevastopol, which has the largest population in Crimea, and is significant as a naval base for Russia’s Black Sea fleet. The local authorities said a “special commission” would be set up to conduct a full investigation into the deadly incident.

The fallen crane, described as one of the strongest floating cranes currently in military use by Russia, has been responsible for moving and lifting heavy weapons and equipment.

Military and Strategic Importance of Crimea—Sevastopol Area
Crimea, which Russia regained in 2014, is still internationally recognized as Ukrainian territory. Crimea is key to the seizure of territory on the Black Sea; Sevastopol serves a major role militarily for the Russian Black Sea fleet and serves as a hub for operations in the conflict with Ukraine.

Since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Ukrainian military has targeted naval assets in Sevastopol in an effort to impede Russia’s naval power on the Black Sea.

Just last month, Ukrainian military intelligence stated their special forces had disabled a Russian spy ship in the Black Sea.The war has heightened the importance of the Sevastopol area, as Russia and Ukraine utilize the Black Sea for the export of grain and other products.
 

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