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Russian forces in Crimea scrambled multiple aircraft (Su-27/30/35s, MiG-29s, Be-12s, An-26s and Ka-27/29 and Mi-8 helicopters) 32 times in an attempt to destroy Ukrainian attack sea drones approaching Vuzka Bay.

Armyansk, Crimea
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In an attempt to destroy the attack sea drones on the approach to Vuzka Bay, Russian forces in Crimea scrambled Su-27/30/35s, MiG-29s, Be-12s, An-26s and Ka-27/29 and Mi-8 helicopters 32 times.

Russian forces scrambled their aircraft 32 times including various jets, aircraft and helicopters to thwart the attack

On the night of May 29-30, the Russians lost one long-range radar detection system Nebo-SVU worth about $100 million located near Armyansk.

Russian forces scrambled aircraft 32 times to intercept drones near Uzka Bay

Russian forces employed small arms and 30mm cannons against the drones

Russian aircraft included Su-27/30/35, MiG-29, Be-12, An-26, Ka-27/29, and Mi-8

Russian forces deployed 32 combat aircraft and helicopters, including Su-27/30/35, MiG-29, Be-12, An-26, Ka-27/29, and Mi-8, to counter maritime drone attacks near Narrow Bay.

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Extracted: 2026-07-18T17:04:30.363Z

Source story: 3869463-ukrainian-sea-drones-destroy-two-russian-boats-in-crimea