The Special operations forces blew up a mining platform captured by the Russians near Crimea (video)

Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine blew up a Russian-captured mining platform in the Black Sea, near the coast of occupied Crimea.

According to intelligence, one of the illegally captured mining platforms was used by the Russians to strengthen the operation of the Iranian-made Mohajer-6 unmanned aerial vehicle, the Special Operations Forces reported.

The occupiers have installed equipment that increases the range and radius of UAV operation. It was used by the enemy for reconnaissance and the subsequent task of “Shahed” kamikaze drone strikes on critical infrastructure facilities in the south of Ukraine.

The Russians also installed the Neva-B radar station for detecting surface objects (from motor boats to ships) on the platform. With the help of this radar, they monitored the situation in the northwestern part of the Black Sea.

After careful planning and preparation, the group of the 73rd Special Operations Forces Marine Center began the task of destroying enemy facilities.

The special operation was carried out in the zone of constant patrolling by the Russian aviation and navy. At night, the boats of the 73rd Marine Center of the Special Operations Forces came close to the mining platform. After carrying out special actions and cleaning, the object was mined. The combat group withdrew to a safe distance and blew up the enemy target. As a result, it was possible to seize the enemy’s important equipment and blow up the mast with the antenna.

A successfully conducted special operation ensured safer movement of ships and limited the enemy’s capabilities in the northwestern part of the Black Sea.

USM previously reported that Russia intends to dispose of all captured ships of the Ukrainian Navy in Crimea.

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