Platforms in the Black Sea Catch Fire: Satellite Images.

Drilling platforms in the Black Sea are burning

A blazing disaster has started in the Black Sea - drilling gas and oil production platforms, known as "Boyko's towers", are burning near the coast of Crimea. According to the monitoring group "Crimean Wind", all three platforms were attacked, with the central platform completely on fire, and a column of smoke visible from the third one.

Russia used "Boyko's towers" for military purposes again

It is worth mentioning that in September 2023, Ukraine regained control of "Boyko's towers", which were occupied by Russia in 2014. However, the Russian side used them as helicopter pads and to deploy radar stations. Specifically, these platforms were used by the military for aggressive actions.

Ukrainian Armed Forces strike on "Boyko's towers" and their consequences

On June 20 this year, the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck at the drilling platforms, which were appropriated by Russia and known as "Chernomorneftegaz" or "Boyko's towers". At that time, more than 100 people were on the platforms, with the first tower being particularly affected. It is also known that the occupiers used the platforms for reconnaissance.

After the strike, the fire spread to the wells, and the Russian occupiers were unable to extinguish it for over a month. British intelligence reported clashes between Russian and Ukrainian naval and air forces over gas and oil platforms in the Black Sea located between Crimea and Odessa.