Ukrainian drones destroy Russian radar, supply depots on Black Sea gas platforms, SBU says

Editor's note: This is a developing story.

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has destroyed a Russian radar system and warehouse facilities located on gas production platforms in the Black Sea using a coordinated drone strike, the agency said on May 19.

According to the SBU, the operation was carried out by the 13th Main Directorate of its Military Counter-Intelligence Department. The mission involved a combination of aerial and naval drones targeting Russian military infrastructure placed on Ukrainian offshore drilling rigs.

An aerial drone first struck one of the platforms, followed by a naval drone that delivered a secondary hit. The attack destroyed a Russian "Neva" radar system used for monitoring aerial and surface activity, as well as supply storage and living quarters on the platform, the SBU reported.

"In a single special operation, our specialists used two types of drones that proved highly effective when working in tandem," the agency said.

The SBU noted that this is part of an ongoing effort to clear the Black Sea of Russian military presence and equipment.

The Kyiv Independent could not verify the claims.