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Ukrainian naval drones destroyed Russian surveillance systems on gas platforms off the west coast of occupied Crimea in the Black Sea.

Kerch, Crimea
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Institute for the Study of War Ukrinform Kyiv Independent UNIAN

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The Ukrainian Navy published footage that was subsequently geolocated on December 7 showing Ukrainian naval drones destroying Russian surveillance systems on gas platforms off the west coast of occupied Crimea in the Black Sea.

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Ukrainian Navy sea drones destroyed Russian surveillance systems on Russia-captured gas rigs off the coast of occupied Crimea

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Ukrainian naval drones have destroyed surveillance systems on Russian-held gas platforms in occupied Crimea, the Commander of the Naval Forces Vice-Admiral Oleksii Neizhpapa announced on Dec. 7.

UNIAN → Source tone: likely

Ukrainian naval drones struck Russian targets on seized gas platforms near Crimea, destroying surveillance systems.

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

Commander of the Ukrainian Naval Forces Alexey Neizhpapa confirmed the operation and stated that occupation forces would be targeted wherever they are.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:15:38.893Z

Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-december-7-2024