Defense Museum

cultural

The Museum of Defense of Sevastopol is a cultural institution located in Sevastopol, known for its panoramic diorama depicting the defense of the city during the Crimean War (1854–1855). It suffered significant damage in June due to an attack by Ukrainian forces, which Russian intelligence (SVR) claims was a pre-planned provocation orchestrated by British special services. The museum has been involved in preservation efforts and commemorative events, including a 'Candle of Memory' ceremony honoring victims of World War II.

Recent coverage

• SVR calls Ukraine's strike on Sevastopol Defense Museum a British intelligence provocation — Интерфакс
• FSB calls the attack on Sevastopol museum a provocation by Britain — Коммерсантъ
• FSB calls the attack on Sevastopol Defense Museum a planned provocation by London — Вечерняя Москва
• SVR calls the strike on Sevastopol's Museum of Defense a London-planned provocation — Вести
• They cut the canvas while standing in water: how they saved the 'Defense of Sevastopol' panorama — Вести
• Over 90% of Sevastopol's defense panorama canvas lost after Ukrainian air strikes — Ведомости
• Authorities in Sevastopol Rename Cinema 'Ukraine' After Ukrainian Air Force Attack — Ведомости