Ukraine War Latest Updates: Special Forces Strike in Crimea
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Special Operations Forces Target Russian-Occupied Crimea
On November 7, Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SSO) reported long-range drone strikes on an oil depot and logistic facilities in Crimea, currently occupied by Russia.
The oil depot, located near the village of Hvardiiske just 20 kilometers north of Simferopol, was hit. A full RVS-400 tank, used for storing oil and other petroleum products, was destroyed, according to the SSO.
"Special Operations Forces continue to act asymmetrically in countering the enemy's military capabilities."
This statement was posted on Telegram along with drone footage of the attacks.
Additional Targets and Unverified Claims
- SSO claimed drone strikes also damaged several oil depots and fuel storage facilities in Simferopol and its surrounding areas.
- Two trains with tank wagons loaded with petroleum products were targeted at a loading-unloading site.
The Russian occupational administration in Crimea has not responded to these reports. Independent verification by The Kyiv Independent was not possible.
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Author's Summary
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces used drones to strike key oil and logistic targets in Russian-occupied Crimea, showcasing ongoing asymmetric tactics in the conflict.