Ukraine’s Army Successfully Regains Control of Offshore Gas and Oil Platforms near Crimea from Russia

Title: Ukraine’s Army Successfully Recaptures Offshore Gas and Oil Platforms Near Crimea

Subtitle: Strategic Move Brings Ukraine Closer to Regaining Crimea

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[date] – Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, GUR, made a significant announcement on the 11th, revealing that the army had executed a “unique operation” to regain control of several offshore gas and oil drilling platforms near Crimea, previously occupied by Russia. This operation marks a crucial development in the ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia.

One of the main targets of this operation was the Boiko Towers, an offshore platform that had been under Russian occupation since 2015. The platform had played a significant role for Russia in its military operations following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. By liberating this platform, Ukraine deals a significant blow to Russia’s ability to fully control the Black Sea area, moving Ukraine one step closer to regaining control of Crimea.

The Ukrainian military’s successful recapture of these platforms holds immense strategic importance. Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, GUR, has emphasized that Russia’s loss of control over the Black Sea area significantly weakens their presence in the region. This development not only enhances Ukraine’s security but also brings the possibility of regaining Crimea closer to reality.

As of now, there has been no official comment from the Russian side regarding Ukraine’s military operation. Independent verification of the information provided by GUR by Reuters was not feasible at the time of reporting.

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Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, GUR, announced on the 11th that the army, in a “unique operation” had regained control of several offshore gas and oil drilling platforms near Crimea from Russia. Photographed in March in the Kerch River (2023 Reuters / ALEXEY PAVLISHAK)

[キーウ １１日 ロイター] – Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, GUR, announced on the 11th that the army, in a “unique operation” has regained control of several offshore gas and oil drilling platforms near Crimea from Russia.

The platform, known as Boiko Towers, has been occupied by Russia since 2015 and has been used for military purposes since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

GUR said regaining control of the platform was of strategic importance, saying: “Russia was deprived of the ability to fully control the Black Sea area, and this brought Ukraine much closer to regaining Crimea. “

There has been no comment so far from the Russian side.

Reuters could not independently verify the GUR information.

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