The Shadows Over Crimea: Russia’s Defensive Walls Reveal Its Unspoken Fears
Ukrainian special forces under the aegis of the Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) successfully executed a covert operation in the Russian-controlled territory. According to Andri Iusov, the spokesman for Ukraine’s military intelligence service, Ukrainian forces suffered significantly fewer casualties compared to their Russian adversaries. Units from the elite battalions “Stugna” and “Bratstvo,” operating as part of the special unit “Timur,” landed on the contested peninsula and engaged in pitched battles with Russian forces. The mission – described as both sabotage and reconnaissance – racked up significant Russian casualties while accomplishing undisclosed objectives, forcing the world to reevaluate the tactical prowess of Ukrainian special forces.
While both sides are reluctant to fully disclose the details, what’s clear is that the operation has put Russia on high alert. The Russian Ministry of Defense issued a statement acknowledging that its air force had thwarted an attempted landing by Ukrainian forces, although it’s worth noting that this was positioned as a defensive action, underscoring that the Russians may have been caught off guard. Since then, Moscow has ramped up its fortifications around Crimea, adding dragon’s teeth and trenches in preparation for what they anticipate could be a larger Ukrainian landing force. The implication? Russia is rattled, prompting them to bolster their defenses significantly.
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