Ukraine AMBUSHES Russian Forces In Crimea; MAJOR Losses As Russian Ships DESTROYED | EnforcerNews
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Ukrainian forces launched a major drone attack on Crimea, destroying multiple fuel ships, air defense systems, radar installations, and the Kerch Strait oil depot. Russian forces were completely caught off guard, leading to significant defense failures. This comes after a heinous attack by Russians on Kyiv.
The Ukrainian blitz on Crimea resulted in the destruction of two fuel tankers in the Sea of Azov, attempting to transport refined fuel to Crimea. Additionally, an oil depot in Kerch, two S-400 Triumph air defense systems, and a Nebo-U radar system were successfully targeted and destroyed, further isolating Crimea and demonstrating a significant failure in Russian aerial defense.
The Saki airfield in Crimea also sustained heavy damage, with five aircraft hangers hit. Simultaneously, Ukrainian attack drones carried out the deepest raid of the war, hitting the Omsk oil refinery, Russia's largest, over 1,500 miles behind the front line in Siberia with multiple drones. This facility is crucial for petroleum production across Russia.
The drone attack on the Omsk refinery caused widespread panic among residents, leading to runs on gas stations. Despite deploying an A-50U AWACS aircraft, Russian air defenses failed to intercept the Ukrainian drones, highlighting vulnerabilities deep within Russian territory. Ukraine also revealed a new variant of the FPV attack drone with a 1500-mile range, precisely the distance to Omsk.
Crimea is facing a banking crisis, with depositors unable to withdraw cash due to alleged delivery issues. Meanwhile, the US plans to deploy several thousand soldiers to Poland in the coming weeks. This deployment is seen as a direct response to Russian threats against Poland and other Eastern European countries, reinforcing NATO's eastern front.
A video showed Ukrainian forces using a minigun from an AN-28 aircraft to shoot down Russian drones. Ukraine is also rapidly developing autonomous technology, including an 8x8 heavy-lift ground drone from the Avata group, capable of carrying two tons of payload and operating autonomously or via remote control, significantly reducing risks for infantry.
Ramzan Kadyrov, leader of Chechnya, has been nominated for a fourth consecutive term, despite his alleged reluctance. This is presented as a 'boo-hoo fest' and a 'typical Russian' electoral process, where Kadyrov consistently wins with overwhelming majorities. Speculation about his health, previously reported to be poor, continues as he remains in power.