The Ukrainian special unit known as “Ghosts” launched a big attack on Russian Air Base Hvardiyske, near Simferopol in a occupied Crimea, destroyed two MI-8 helicopters and also hit Russia’s Tunda Ship from the Buk-2190 project.
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According to the press office of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR), the attack occurred in the morning on August 30, when the surveillance and combat drones managed to penetrate the defense of the Russian base. One of the drones hit the back of the Mi-8 helicopter, while other drones damaged the second aircraft of the same type.
Tug and large fire
In addition to the helicopter, the third drone is directed to a ship identified as a tidy ship, expanding offensive reach. The collision caused a big fire at the base, which was confirmed by the satellite image, which also showed the destruction of at least one Mi-8 and the error of the identification of other aircraft as Mi-24.
At the time of the attack, the base also accommodated three additional Mi-8 helicopters, three Mi-24 attacks, as well as An-26 transport aircraft and one TU-134UBL.
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Radar’s destruction opens the way
The operation of Hvardiyske was preceded by the destruction of the 91N6 Radar Station from the Russian S-400 air defense system, also in Crimea, which opened the way for the use of long-distance drones more intensively on strategic targets.
Throughout 2025, “Ghosts” has carried out a systematic campaign of Radar Russians and Russian air defense systems on the Peninsula, allowing new precision attacks. In the past month, the joint operation of the Ukraine defense intelligence and the Security Agency (SBU) has damaged up to six Russian fighter jets in the Saki airfield.
Source and picture: Militarnyi | Telegram @diukraine. This content is made with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
