Ukraine special forces raid Crimea and smash Russian Black Sea Fleet in devastating attack
Matthew Dooley
1 hour ago
Ukrainian special forces commandos launched an overnight raid in Crimea damaging several Russian landing ships docked in the occupied peninsula.
Ukraine's attack marks the latest in a series of raids and strikes targeting Russia's Black Sea fleet which has been decimated by Kyiv's forces.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine (GUR) posted footage from the raid in Crimea to its Telegram channel at 8am following the attacks. It appears to show waterborne drones controlled by special forces attacking ships at a dock.
The GUR said: "As a result of a night operation on the territory of the temporarily occupied Crimea, small landing ships of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation were damaged by soldiers."
It added: "The ships were carrying a crew and loaded armoured vehicles, including BTR-82."
A Ukrainian special military unit fires RPGs at the frontline near Bakhmut.
Although the GUR did not comment on potential Russian casualties, each of the landing vessels can carry up to 92 personnel.
The news comes amid a Ukrainian campaign targeting Russia's Black Sea fleet. So far, Russia has lost at least one cruiser, three amphibious ships, a submarine and a supply ship along with several smaller boats since the start of the war.
Many of these ships have been targeted in Crimea while in dry dock - the remaining missile frigates and corvettes must constantly avoid Ukrainian missiles, drones, unpiloted boats and saboteurs.
Particularly devastating have been the Franco-British Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles - the 2,900-pound missiles carry a tandem warhead to blow through the hull of a ship before detonating inside.
Ukraine has sank several Russian ships including the missile cruiser Moskva (pictured).
With a range of 155 miles, Ukraine's jets can easily target Crimea from relative safety.
While Ukrainian forces have suffered setbacks during their months-long counteroffensive, Kyiv appears to have been much more successful in degrading Russia's Black Sea Fleet.
Ukraine possesses no major warships of its own, instead launching precision strikes and amphibious raids to attack Russian naval assets.
Matthew Dooley
1 hour ago
Ukrainian special forces commandos launched an overnight raid in Crimea damaging several Russian landing ships docked in the occupied peninsula.
Ukraine's attack marks the latest in a series of raids and strikes targeting Russia's Black Sea fleet which has been decimated by Kyiv's forces.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine (GUR) posted footage from the raid in Crimea to its Telegram channel at 8am following the attacks. It appears to show waterborne drones controlled by special forces attacking ships at a dock.
The GUR said: "As a result of a night operation on the territory of the temporarily occupied Crimea, small landing ships of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation were damaged by soldiers."
It added: "The ships were carrying a crew and loaded armoured vehicles, including BTR-82."
A Ukrainian special military unit fires RPGs at the frontline near Bakhmut.
Although the GUR did not comment on potential Russian casualties, each of the landing vessels can carry up to 92 personnel.
The news comes amid a Ukrainian campaign targeting Russia's Black Sea fleet. So far, Russia has lost at least one cruiser, three amphibious ships, a submarine and a supply ship along with several smaller boats since the start of the war.
Many of these ships have been targeted in Crimea while in dry dock - the remaining missile frigates and corvettes must constantly avoid Ukrainian missiles, drones, unpiloted boats and saboteurs.
Particularly devastating have been the Franco-British Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles - the 2,900-pound missiles carry a tandem warhead to blow through the hull of a ship before detonating inside.
Ukraine has sank several Russian ships including the missile cruiser Moskva (pictured).
With a range of 155 miles, Ukraine's jets can easily target Crimea from relative safety.
While Ukrainian forces have suffered setbacks during their months-long counteroffensive, Kyiv appears to have been much more successful in degrading Russia's Black Sea Fleet.
Ukraine possesses no major warships of its own, instead launching precision strikes and amphibious raids to attack Russian naval assets.
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Summary
Ukrainian special forces launched a raid in Crimea, damaging several Russian Black Sea Fleet ships. This is part of Ukraine's ongoing campaign targeting Russia's fleet, which has lost numerous vessels since the war began. The attack involved waterborne drones and RPG fire, potentially resulting in