Ukraine says it regained control of oil and gas drilling platforms in Black Sea
Ukraine has regained control of gas and oil drilling platforms in the Black Sea, which are known as the “Boyko Towers,” Ukraine’s military intelligence reported. Russia had seized the platforms in 2014.
During the operation, which was carried out by Ukraine’s intelligence service, Ukraine was able to regain control of the Petro Hodovanets and Ukraine drilling platforms, as well as the Tavrida and Syvash self-elevating mobile offshore drilling units.
According to Ukrainian intelligence, special forces on boats engaged in fighting with a Russian Su-30 fighter jet during one of the first phases of the operation. Ukraine’s military intelligence reports that the jet was damaged and forced to retreat.
The agency also reported that the special forces were able to capture a stockpile of unguided aerial missiles and the Neva radar station, which can track ship movement in the Black Sea.
The Russian authorities have not yet commented on the statements made by Ukrainian intelligence.