Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR) has carried out strikes on three “Raptor” amphibious assault boats and one TOR-M2 surface-to-air missile system in the temporarily occupied Crimea. The video of the destruction was published by HUR via Telegram on April 1.
“The drones of Ukraine’s HUR ‘Prymary’ special forces continue to wreak havoc on Russian forces in Crimea. These expertly operated drones skillfully evade enemy anti-aircraft missiles while successfully targeting Russian landing craft, including the 02510 BK-16 and the ‘Raptor,'” the statement reads.
The drones successfully evaded Russian air defense systems twice during the operation.
“The operation culminated in a strike on the Russian ‘TOR-M2’ surface-to-air missile system, further crippling the occupying forces’ defense capabilities,” HUR wrote.
The TOR-M2 is a Russian-made short-range surface-to-air missile system designed to defend against various aerial threats, including aircraft, helicopters, drones, and precision-guided munitions. It is part of the TOR family of SAM systems, which are known for their ability to engage targets at relatively close ranges, typically between 1 and 16 kilometers, and at altitudes of up to 10 kilometers.
Earlier, it was reported that Ukrainian fighters from the “Rarog” separate unmanned systems regiment had successfully destroyed a rare and unique piece of Russian military equipment—the reconnaissance chemical vehicle RKhM-4—on the eastern front. The video of the strike was published by the regiment via Telegram on April 1.
