Ukrainian Forces Strike Russian 'Svetlyak' Vessel in Crimea and 'Iskander' System Near Taganrog.

AFU strike on Svitlyak ship
AFU strike on Svitlyak ship

Strikes on Ukrainian Targets in Occupied Territory

According to Espreso.tv: Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces reported hitting Russian assets in occupied Crimea and on Russian soil. Commander Robert Brovdi (call sign 'Madjar') confirmed that among the targets was a Project 10410 'Svetlyak' patrol boat stationed near Yurkine in occupied Crimea.

The 'Svetlyak' vessel carries the following armament:

  • 16 Igla man-portable air-defense systems
  • One AK-176 naval artillery mount
  • 14.5 mm machine gun mounts
  • Six-barreled anti-aircraft autocannons

The ship has a crew of 28 personnel and an endurance of 10 days, covering up to 2,200 nautical miles.

Active Operations by Ukrainian Forces

In addition, Ukrainian troops struck a Pantsir-S1 surface-to-air missile and gun system near Strilkove in the Kherson region, as well as an RSBN-4N radio navigation system near Saky in occupied Crimea. On the night of May 30, an Iskander operational-tactical missile system and two Tu-142 aircraft were destroyed in Taganrog, Rostov Oblast, Russia. These attacks highlight the ongoing active operations of Ukrainian forces in modern military engagements.

These Ukrainian strikes demonstrate the ability to hit strategic enemy assets, potentially shifting the military dynamics in the region. Drone operations inflicting losses on enemy positions in occupied territories are part of a broader Ukrainian strategy to strengthen defense capabilities and regain control over lost areas. The intensification of such actions points to the growing effectiveness of advanced technologies in contemporary armed conflicts.


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