The Ukrainian Special Unit known as “Ghosts” carried out a powerful attack against the Russian Air Base of Hvardiyske, near Simferopol, in the Crimea occupied, destroying two MI-8 helicopters and also reaching a Russian tug of the BUK-2190 project.
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According to the press service of the main intelligence management (GUR), the attack took place on the morning of August 30, when recognition and attack drones managed to penetrate the defenses of the Russian base. One of the drones hit the back of a MI-8 helicopter, while another damaged a second aircraft of the same type.
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Large -scale tug and fire
In addition to the helicopters, a third drone was directed against a boat identified as a tugboat, expanding the scope of the offensive. The impact caused a large fire in the base, confirmed by satellite images, which also showed the destruction of at least one MI-8 and the erroneous identification of another aircraft such as a MI-24.
At the time of the attack, the base also housed three additional MI-8 helicopters, three Mi-24 attack, as well as A-26 transport aircraft and a TU-134ubl.
The destruction of radars opened the road
The operation against Hvardiyske was preceded by the destruction of the 91N6 radar station of the Russian Air Defense System S-400, also in Crimea, which opened the way for a more intense use of long-range drones against strategic objectives.
Throughout 2025, the “ghosts” have carried out a systematic campaign against Russian radar and anti -aircraft systems in the peninsula, which has allowed new precision attacks. In the last month, joint operations of the Ukraine Defense Intelligence and the Security Service (SBU) damaged up to six Russian fighters at the Saki airfield.
Source and images: Militarnyi | Telegram @diukraine. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
