Ukraine’s special operation in Crimea continues – Yusov
The relevant statement was made by Andrii Yusov, the representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate at the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, in an interview with Ukrinform.
“Currently, this set of measures is ongoing. We will not reveal the details, but all the goals set [during Ukraine’s landing operation at Crimea’s Cape Tarkhankut on August 24 – Ed.] were achieved. The enemy’s personnel and military assets were destroyed. During this operation, four enemy boats were destroyed,” Yusov told.
In his words, several dozens of Russian servicemen were eliminated as part of that special operation. At the same time, all Ukrainian defenders who carried out relevant tasks came back home alive.
“The very fact of the Ukrainian paratroopers landing on the Crimean peninsula is telling for Ukraine, inspiring for Ukrainians and our partners, demotivating for the enemies,” Yusov noted.
He refused to confirm or deny reports on the alleged landing of Ukrainian forces near Crimea’s Novoozerne on August 25, which had been mentioned in a Russian call intercept posted by the Ukrainian intelligence.
“If the enemy sees the Ukrainian landing party everywhere, it is very good. We will keep that effort going. The operation in Crimea continues,” Yusov concluded.
Additionally, Yusov mentioned that the destruction of Russia’s S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile system in the temporarily occupied Crimea will allow Ukrainian forces to conduct further operations within the peninsula.
“This [the destruction of Russia’s S-400 Triumf system – Ed.] is already having effect on the further actions of Ukrainian defenders, namely within the temporarily occupied Crimea, as this system was supposed to cover the occupiers’ certain actions. Having it neutralized is Ukraine’s success that will allow for the implementation of further operations,” Yusov explained.
In his words, this system cannot be restored quickly, and Russia’s total stock of S-400 surface-to-air missile systems is rather limited.
