Ukrainian Defense Forces launched an ATACMS missile strike on the Kerch ferry crossing in occupied Crimea, seriously damaging two ferries carrying rail cars and vehicles.
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Ukraine's Defense Forces successfully hit the Kerch ferry crossing with ATACMS missiles, seriously damaging two ferries carrying rail cars and vehicles.
The facility was covered by modern Russian air defense systems including the Armor, Tor, and Triumph.
The missiles successfully passed the anti-aircraft shield.
One ferry ran aground, blocking the operation of the entire Kerch crossing.
Military intelligence initially reported only two boats had been hit during the attack
Kyiv Post's intelligence sources reported that in the early morning on Thursday, May 30, special forces of the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) struck two Russian KC-701 Tuna-class boats using Magura V5 unmanned surface vehicles (USV), or naval drones.
Ukrainian forces attacked Russian ferries 'Avangard' and 'Konro Trader' in Crimea using Western-made ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles.
At least one ferry sank and the other sustained a large breach in its hull.
Special unit Group 13 of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine destroyed two Russian KC-701 'Tuna' boats using Magura V5 drones in occupied Crimea on May 30, 2024.
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