Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces overnight struck seven vessels belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in the Azov and Black Seas, six Russian air defense assets on Russian territory, and seven energy facilities in the temporarily occupied territories, including Crimea.
The Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert "Magyar" Brovdi, stated this on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.
Among the targeted vessels of Russia's shadow fleet were three tankers and four bulk carriers. Since July 1, as part of Operation MoLoCHKa, the Unmanned Systems Forces have struck a total of 119 such vessels in the Sea of Azov and 64 in the Black Sea.
Regarding Russian air defenses, Ukrainian forces struck a Tor-M2 surface-to-air missile system, Nebo-U, Kasta-2E2, and Gamma-S1M radar stations, as well as two Nebo-SV radar systems located in the Russian cities of Yeysk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, and Kamyshevatskaya. All six targets were successfully destroyed.
Since the beginning of July, the Unmanned Systems Forces have struck a total of 25 Russian air defense assets, including 12 surface-to-air missile systems, 12 radar stations, and one electronic warfare system.
As for energy infrastructure, seven power hubs and electrical substations were struck this time in Yalta, Morske, Pryvitne, Luchyste, and other settlements. Overall, since July 1, as part of Operation Crimean Switch Off, Ukrainian forces have struck 103 energy hubs.
As Ukrinform previously reported, between July 6 and July 19, the Unmanned Systems Forces disabled three of the five ferries serving the Kerch ferry crossing, reducing its operational capacity by 75%.
Photo: 91st Separate Anti-Tank Battalion