Ukrainian drones attacked petrol tankers transporting fuel to the temporarily occupied Crimea. The operation was carried out by the 3rd «Nazik» Battalion of the 414th Separate Brigade of Unmanned Systems «Ptakh Madyara».
The results of the strike were reported by Robert Brovdi, commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, whose call sign is Madyar. He released footage of the operation and commented ironically on the problems with Russian fuel logistics.
The petrol tankers did not reach their destination
According to Madyar, drones attacked three petrol tankers heading towards the occupied peninsula. At least some of the vehicles carrying fuel were unable to continue their journey.
«It’s hard for Crimea to get hold of petrol — just one in three,» wrote Brovdi, commenting on the consequences of the operation.
He also poked fun at the traditional statements made by the Russian military leadership regarding the fulfilment of their objectives in the war against Ukraine:
«All the “SVO”»s tasks will be carried out thanks to the significant number of Ukrainian drones shot down on your orders.’.
In this way, the commander of the SBS mocked attempts by Russian propaganda to describe strikes by Ukrainian drones as mere «falling debris».
The operation was carried out by the «Nazik» battalion»
The strike on the fuel convoy was carried out by operators from the 3rd «Nazik» Battalion of the 414th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade «The Birds of Magyar». The unit specialises in detecting and engaging the enemy’s equipment, logistics and other key targets.
Fuel tankers remain priority targets for Ukrainian drones, as the operation of Russian military transport, armoured vehicles, aircraft and backup generators depends directly on fuel supplies.
The destruction of even a few petrol tankers does not mean that fuel supplies to Crimea have been completely cut off. However, regular strikes are forcing the occupiers to change their routes, step up security for the convoys and spend additional resources on deliveries.
The pressure on Russian logistics is mounting
Problems with petrol supplies may be felt particularly acutely against the backdrop of systematic attacks by the Defence Forces on Russian oil refineries, fuel depots, railway infrastructure and energy facilities in the temporarily occupied territories.
Crimea It is being used by the Russian army as a military and logistical base. The occupying forces are moving personnel, ammunition, fuel and equipment across the peninsula to supply their units on the southern front.
Attacks on petrol tankers complement operations against major logistics hubs. Their aim is not only to destroy individual vehicles, but also to gradually complicate and increase the cost of the entire supply chain for the Russian forces in the occupied south of Ukraine.
