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Julian Hayda

Who was behind the explosions in Crimea? Ukraine and Russia aren't saying

Smoke rises after explosions were heard from the direction of a Russian military airbase near Novofedorivka, Crimea, in this still image obtained by Reuters Tuesday. (Obtained by Reuters/via Reuters)

KYIV, Ukraine — Days after explosions at a Russian air base on the Crimean coast, no side has officially taken responsibility for what many Ukrainian and international commentators believe to be an attack. On Friday, the Pentagon said a senior Defense Department official asserted that Ukraine had bombarded Russia's Saki air base.

"The bombardment significantly impacted Russian airpower and personnel," its news release said.

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