An attack involving watercraft and aircraft occurred at Cape Tarkhankut in occupied Crimea during the morning hours, with explosions heard around 05:00 near the settlement of Mayak.

Explosions were heard at 05:00 near the settlement of Mayak on Cape Tarkhankut, and a battle involving watercraft and aircraft took place in the area according to intelligence sources.

Two rubber boats with about 10 people were spotted about 10 metres from the shore near Olenivka camping site, and several shots from automatic weapons rang out when they were spotted.

In the early hours of Aug. 24, Ukrainian forces reportedly landed on Russian-occupied Crimea and raised the Ukrainian flag as part of an operation with the Navy.

Ukraine destroyed a Russian S-400 system in Crimea, an event confirmed by pro-Russian milbloggers and NASA imagery.

Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Navy landed personnel in Crimea on the morning of August 24, 2023, achieving their goal with no Ukrainian casualties.

Andrii Yusov stated there were losses among the enemy's personnel and forces during the operation, though specific numbers were being clarified at the time of reporting.