The SBU reported a successful special operation in occupied Crimea. During the attack, three Russian warships were destroyed, as well as key enemy radar and logistics facilities.
SBU's large-scale Operation Alpha
The SBU Alpha Special Operations Centre conducted a complex attack on the temporarily occupied territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. According to official data, three warships of the Russian Federation were hit during the operation.
The targets include the Russian Navy's Yamal large amphibious assault ship, the Russian Navy's Azov large amphibious assault ship, and another warship of an unspecified type. There are also reports of a possible hit to the Project 21980 anti-submarine boat Grachonok.
Damage to radar systems and logistics
In addition to the ships, the SBU's Alpha drones struck a number of important enemy military targets. In particular, the antenna unit of the Dolphin communication system and the MR-10M1 Mys-M1 radar station were damaged.
Fuel tanks at the Yugtorsan oil depot were also damaged, which could affect the logistical capabilities of Russian troops on the peninsula. The detailed extent of the damage is being clarified.
Official information and reaction
The Security Service of Ukraine does not disclose additional details about the methods of the operation and the exact consequences for the Russian side. What is known is that the attack was complex and coordinated.
The SBU has previously carried out similar impacts military targets in Crimea, but today's operation was one of the largest in recent times.
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