Ukrainian naval drones destroyed Russian surveillance systems on gas platforms off the west coast of occupied Crimea in the Black Sea.
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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.
Ukrainian Navy sea drones destroyed Russian surveillance systems on Russia-captured gas rigs off the coast of occupied Crimea
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.
Ukrainian naval drones struck Russian targets on seized gas platforms near Crimea, destroying surveillance systems.
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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