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​Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces Strike russian Ship, Key Communications Hub, Air Defense System (Video)

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On May 16–17, mid-range strikes targeted the Tor-M2 air defense system, logistical infrastructure, command and communications hubs, as well as UAV control points of russian forces

This was reported on May 17 by Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces.

Drone operators from the 1st Center of Unmanned Systems Forces struck a strategic secure communications hub of the russian Navy's Black Sea Fleet in Crimea, as well as a gathering point for enemy commanders in the Donetsk region. They also targeted port cranes in Berdyansk used to support the logistics of occupying forces, and a Project 10410 patrol ship in Kaspiysk, Republic of Dagestan, russia.

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Operators from the 414th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade destroyed Tor-M2 air defense system in the Luhansk region.

In addition, a convoy carrying fuel and lubricants in the Donetsk region as well as telecommunications towers in the Zaporizhzhia region were targeted.

Working in coordination with the Phoenix Border Guard Unit, the operators struck an enemy command post in the Donetsk region.

Operators from the Nemesis 412th Unmanned Systems Brigade struck an enemy UAV command post and a logistics depot for unmanned systems in the Donetsk region.

At the same time, the Raid 413th Regiment struck an enemy command post in the Pokrovsk area. The operation was conducted in coordination with the Deep Strike Center of the Unmanned Systems Forces.

"Striking specific targets disrupts the enemy command and control system, its logistics, and the effectiveness of its unmanned systems. Step by step, the Unmanned Systems Forces are weakening the enemy combat capabilities, complicating its command, logistics, and ability to conduct organized combat operations," the statement reads.

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