The Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine has released a video showing drones striking three Mi-8 helicopters and a Nebo-U radar in Russian-controlled Crimea.
An attack carried out by the special Ghost unit of Ukrainian intelligence targeted three Mi-8 multirole helicopters and a Nebo-U air defense radar.
The video of the strike was published by the press service of the Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR).
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According to the released information, at least one of the helicopters was destroyed after being directly hit by a drone, a fact later confirmed by satellite imagery. The Nebo-U radar, which conducts long-range monitoring, was also reportedly disabled after its antenna was struck.
The Nebo-U is employed within the Russian air defense system to detect aircraft up to 400 kilometers away and at altitudes of up to 20 kilometers, providing data to command centers that integrate layered defense.
Operational context
The attack is part of a series of actions carried out against military and infrastructure assets in Crimea. In recent months, drones and missiles have struck airfields, ammunition depots, communication facilities, and energy systems.
In July, drones operated by Ukrainian intelligence and the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) had already targeted the Saki airfield, causing damage to six aircraft. Other attacks confirmed by satellite imagery involved helicopters in Hvardiyske and Kirovskoye, as well as targets such as communication centers and artillery depots.
Source and images: Telegram @DIUkraine | militarnyi. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
