Ukrainian Navy posts video of strike on gas platform used by Russia to control attack drones – video

The Ukrainian Navy, working with the Security Service of Ukraine and other branches of the defence forces, has struck Russian positions on the Syvash self-elevating drilling platform at the Holitsynske gas condensate field in the Black Sea.

Source: Ukrainian Navy

Details: The Navy did not specify when the operation took place.

"The equipment installed on the drilling platform was used by Russian forces to control strike drones, guiding and adjusting attacks on southern Ukrainian cities," the Navy said.

According to the Navy, the reconnaissance equipment deployed on the platform enabled Russian forces to detect the movement of Ukrainian drones and uncrewed surface vessels.

"The platform also hosted elite Russian special forces units and stored weapons, including man-portable missile systems and other equipment used to counter Ukrainian drones and uncrewed surface vessels," the Navy added.

Background: Earlier, Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces reported destroying three Russian naval assets during operations on 7 August.

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