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Ukraine Destroys Russian Radar and Supply Depot in Black Sea Drone Strike

SBU's 13th Main Directorate used aerial and naval drones to target Russian-held Boyko towers, escalating Ukraine's maritime campaign.

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This image from April 11, 2024, shows the Ukrainian naval drone Magura which Kyiv said had destroyed a Russian Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jet on May 2, 2025.
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Overview

  • Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) executed a combined drone operation on May 19, targeting Russian military infrastructure on Ukrainian gas platforms in the Black Sea.
  • The attack destroyed a Russian Neva-B radar system, supply storage, and residential units on the Boyko towers, degrading Moscow's surveillance capabilities.
  • The operation utilized both surface and airborne drones, demonstrating Ukraine's advanced integration of unmanned systems in maritime warfare.
  • This marks the latest phase in Ukraine's strategy to weaken Russian naval dominance and secure vital grain export routes through the Black Sea.
  • The SBU has previously used drones to strike the Kerch Bridge, Russian warships, and ammunition depots, progressively undermining Russian logistical and military assets in the region.