Magura naval platforms strike two Russian radar facilities in occupied Crimea
According to the intelligence agency, the Group 13 special unit successfully conducted the operation in Crimea. As a result, it struck:
The intelligence agency said the operation took place in late July. Special forces used the latest Magura naval platforms, including FPV drone carriers, to execute it. According to the agency, this allowed them to launch successful strikes on Russian army ground targets in occupied Crimea.
Overall, our operations during the war against the Russian aggressor confirm that there will be no place for the invaders in Crimea, neither in the waters, nor in the sky over the Black Sea, nor on Crimean land. Crimea is Ukraine," said the Group 13 commander, who uses the call sign "Thirteenth."
The Main Intelligence Directorate also recalled the results achieved by Group 13 operators during the naval war against Russia. According to the agency, they have:
In addition, the Main Intelligence Directorate released exclusive footage of the operation involving Magura platforms used as FPV drone carriers.
Background
Earlier, it was reported that one of the new modifications of the uncrewed Magura naval platform already carries R-73 missiles. These are Soviet-made air-to-air missiles equipped with an infrared homing system.
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