Ukraine Destroys Russian Tug Boat Used For Supporting Moscow’s Forces In Occupied Crimea

Ukraine Destroys Russian Tug Boat Used for Supporting Moscow’s Forces in Occupied Crimea
Screengrab from video posted on X by Defense of Ukraine

On June 6, 2024, Special Unit 9 of the Ukrainian Defense Intelligence (DI) reportedly carried out a successful strike on a Russian tugboat near the Crimean Coast.

The targeted vessel, Project 498, also known as Saturn or Proteus, was providing essential support to Russian forces in the temporarily occupied Crimea.

The attack, viewed as a major victory for Ukrainian forces, is the latest in the series of coordinated strikes to block supply...

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