Ukraine War Latest Updates: Special Forces Drones Target Russian-Occupied Crimea Facilities
Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine includes breaking news and frontline updates, refreshed 11 times today. On November 7, Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SSO) reported a successful drone strike on oil depots and logistic facilities in Crimea, currently held by Russian forces.
Strike Details in Crimea
The SSO reported that their long-range drones hit an oil depot near the village of Hvardiiske, located 20 kilometers north of Simferopol. The attack destroyed a complete RVS-400 tank, specifically used for storing oil, petroleum products, and other liquids.
“Special Operations Forces continue to act asymmetrically in countering the enemy's military capabilities.”
The SSO also claimed strikes on several oil depots and fuel storage sites in and around Simferopol, including two trains with tank wagons loaded with petroleum products at a loading and unloading station. Drone footage of the attacks was shared via Telegram by the Special Operations Forces.
Response and Verification
The Russian administration in Crimea has not issued any response to Ukraine’s statements regarding the damage. The Kyiv Independent was unable to independently verify the claims made by the SSO.
Additional Announcements from Kyiv
During a briefing with reporters in Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the start of mass production for one of the war’s most widely used drones, the DJI Mavic.
Summary
Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces continue precise drone strikes on strategic Russian targets in Crimea, emphasizing an asymmetric approach to weakening enemy resources while Ukraine bolsters its drone capabilities.
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