Navy Commander announces new strikes on towers near Crimea
Commander of the Ukrainian Navy, Vice Admiral Oleksiy Neizhpapa (Photo: Getty Images)
The operation against gas production platforms near Crimea will continue. Towers in the Black Sea are an important observation point for the occupiers,the Commander of the Ukrainian Navy, Vice Admiral Oleksiy Neizhpapa states, in an interview with ArmyInform.
He noted that the attack on the towers was carefully prepared, and the operation will continue.
“We cannot allow the enemy to have awareness at sea, we cannot allow them to follow our civilian or military ships and generally understand the situation,” said Neizhpapa.
According to him, the attacks on the towers were carried out not only by naval drones, but also by other types of weapons.
“We know that the enemy has left special forces there, but they are logistically limited, so they can only be supported by helicopters. We will continue to work on these towers,” the naval commander emphasized.
The battle for the oil towers near Crimea
Off the coast of occupied Crimea are gas and oil production platforms, better known as Boyko Towers.
Russia seized the platforms in 2014 and used them for military purposes during the full-scale war. In particular, radar stations were installed on the towers.
In September 2023, Ukraine regained control of the Boyko towers in the Black Sea. In August 2024, there were reports of attacks on another gas rig in the Black Sea.
