This is reported by the Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
The Boyko Towers are gas and oil drilling platforms (Petro Hodovanets and Ukraine, colloquially known as Boyko Towers - e.d.) off the coast of Crimea in the Black Sea. Additionally, under this name, other drilling platforms of Ukrainian production, such as Tavryda and Syvash are often understood. russia seized them in 2014 and used them for military bases after the start of the full-scale invasion.
Read more: Ukrainian Intelligence Captures Boyko Rigs in the Black Sea: Masterclass in Operational Art and Valuable Trophy Taken From Under the russian Noses
Reminder, In September 2023, the Special Forces of the Ukrainian Defense Intelligence (GUR) regained control of oil rigs. The Ukrainian scouts have claimed back the drilling platforms called Petro Hodovanets and Ukraine, as well as Tavryda and Syvash jackup rigs.
The initial attempt to liberate the Black Sea platform Tavryda was unsuccessful. Eventually, the special forces succeeded in obtaining significant trophies and intelligence during the operation.
"There were two significant challenges: the presence of engineering barriers and enemy aircraft," special forces operative Bob shared the details involved in developing and executing the mission plan.
According to the scout, they had three departure points from which they could depart for this task.
"These points were constantly changing to prevent the enemy from accurately identifying our starting location," the scout adds.
Explore the detailed account of the special operation and view unique footage capturing the liberation of the Black Sea platform Tavryda.
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