The operation of the Ukrainian Defense Forces against gas production platforms near Crimea will be continued. The so-called “Boyko rigs” in the Black Sea are an important observation point for the occupiers.
Points of attention
- Ukrainian Defense Forces are persistently attacking gas production platforms near Crimea seized by Russia, strategically important as observation points for occupiers.
- The operation includes strikes not only with naval drones but also with other types of weapons to prevent the enemy from monitoring Ukrainian civilian and military ships.
- Commander of the Naval Forces of Ukraine, Vice Admiral Oleksiy Neizhpapa, confirmed the carefully planned attacks and emphasized the necessity to prevent enemy awareness at sea.
- Russia seized the 'Boyko rigs' in 2014 and used them for military purposes, including installing radar stations, sparking an ongoing battle for control in the Black Sea.
- Despite regaining control of some platforms, Ukraine faces continued challenges in securing the gas rigs near Crimea, signaling a persistent conflict in the region.
Ukrainian Defense Forces to Continue Operations Against Gas Rigs in the Black Sea
This was announced by the Commander of the Naval Forces of Ukraine, Vice Admiral Oleksiy Neizhpapa.
He noted that the attack on the platforms was carefully prepared, and the operation will be continued.
We cannot allow the enemy to have awareness at sea, we cannot allow them to monitor our civilian or military ships, and generally understand the situation.
Oleksiy Neizhpapa
Commander of the Naval Forces of Ukraine
According to him, the strikes on the rigs were carried out not only by naval drones, but also by other types of weapons.
We know that the enemy has left special forces there, but they are logistically limited, so they can only be supported by air using helicopters. We will continue to work on such towers.
The battle for the towers near Crimea
Off the coast of occupied Crimea are gas and oil production platforms, better known as the "Boyko rigs."
Russia seized the platforms in 2014 and used them for military purposes during a full-scale war. In particular, they installed radar stations on the towers.
In September 2023, Ukraine regained control of the "Boyko rigs" in the Black Sea. In August 2024, attacks on another gas rig in the Black Sea were reported.
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