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Newsweek
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Ukraine Strikes Russia's 'Boyko Towers' in Black Sea: Video
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Ukrainian drones have struck and reportedly damaged Russian-controlled gas production platforms and a radar system in the Black Sea, military footage released by the Ukrainian Navy and statements from the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) showed. Ukrainian officials said the operation used both aerial and maritime drones to target platforms near Crimea, which have been occupied by Russia since 2015. Videos of the strikes have circulated widely, but independent verification of the precise damage remains unavailable. Russian authorities have not publicly responded to the reported attack. This image from April 11, 2024, shows the Ukrainian naval drone Magura which Kyiv said had destroyed a Russian Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jet on May 2, 2025. This image from April 11, 2024, shows the Ukrainian naval drone Magura which Kyiv said had destroyed a Russian Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jet on May 2, It Matters The strikes on the Black Sea platforms mark an intensification of Ukraine's use of unmanned systems in the maritime domain, and target infrastructure Russia uses for surveillance and logistics. The action follows a pattern of increasing drone warfare around Crimea and the Black Sea since 2022, events that have shifted regional power balances and threatened Russian military capabilities, forcing its Black Sea fleet to retreat deeper inside Russian waters. The ongoing contest over this area has direct implications for shipping, energy security, and NATO's eastern flank, with the U.S. and its allies closely monitoring the area as supply disruptions and regional instability could weigh on international markets. What To Know The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) announced on May 19, 2025, that a special operation using both aerial and naval drones destroyed a Russian "Neva" radar system and supply warehouse on gas production platforms in the Black Sea near the Crimean coast. The mission was conducted by the SBU's 13th Main Directorate for Military Counter-Intelligence, which described the operation as using two types of drones "in tandem". The SBU said the platforms were being used by Russian forces for monitoring airborne and sea activity, as well as for storing supplies and housing personnel. The security service identified the destroyed radar as crucial to Russia's regional surveillance capabilities. The Ukrainian Navy published video showing what appeared to be Ukrainian sea drones, also known as "Sea Baby," approaching the platforms, with large explosions following and at least one platform catching fire. Another segment of the footage appeared to show an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) taking off from a sea drone before apparently exploding on the platform. Ukrainian military sources claim these drones can carry nearly one ton of explosives over distances up to 621 miles. Ukraine has prioritized unmanned naval systems in its campaign against Russian forces in the Black Sea. The SBU has previously used naval and aerial drones in attacks on the Kerch Bridge and Russian warships. By late 2024, Ukrainian officials claimed to have destroyed or disabled roughly one-third of Russia's Black Sea Fleet with such tactics, employing Sea Baby and Magura drones. What People Are Saying Ukrainian Navy statement, Official Facebook page, May 2025: "The hunt for the enemy in the Black Sea continues. Navy naval drones carried out targeted strikes on Russian targets. Enemy surveillance systems located on captured gas platforms off the coast of temporarily occupied Crimea were destroyed. The occupiers will not remain on our territory—we will get them everywhere." What Happens Next As of May 2025, Ukrainian officials have indicated that operations using naval and aerial drones in the Black Sea will continue, with a stated goal of eliminating Russian military infrastructure from occupied offshore platforms and denying Russia surveillance capability. Analysts suggest further strikes could follow, and observers await any official military and diplomatic responses from Moscow.
L'Orient-Le Jour
04-05-2025
- Politics
- L'Orient-Le Jour
A Russian plane shot down in Black Sea by Ukrainian drone
The Ukrainian military claimed to have shot down a Russian fighter jet, a Sukhoi Su-30, with an R-73 anti-aircraft missile fired from a Magura naval drone in the Black Sea, the Ukrainian military intelligence service announced Saturday. "This is the very first destruction of a combat aircraft by a naval drone," the Ukrainian defense minister was pleased to announce on social media. "The historic strike was carried out by warriors of the special unit of Group 13 of HUR using an R-73 missile launched from the unmanned Magura naval platform ... This is the very first destruction of a combat aircraft by a naval drone," he added. "The strike took place in waters near the Russian port of Novorossiysk, where Russian forces are trying to hide the remains of their Black Sea fleet," Ukrainian authorities indicated. The Russian fighter jet was reportedly neutralized Friday by a Ukrainian military intelligence unit, Group 13, according to a statement from Ukrainian authorities. Outnumbered and facing a better-equipped Russian army, Ukraine has developed a strategy of aerial and maritime drones to counter Moscow since the beginning of the war. These devices, less costly and more discreet than traditional ships, have disrupted the Russian fleet in the Black Sea. Already in December 2024, Kiev had claimed the destruction of a Russian helicopter by a missile launched from a maritime drone.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ukrainian sea drones down 2 Russian Su-30 jets near Novorossiysk, military intelligence chief says
Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) shot down two Russian Su-30 fighter jets using air-to-air missiles fired from Magura-7 sea drones near Novorossiysk on May 2, HUR chief Kyrylo Budanov told the War Zone on May 3. The operation marks the first time in history that fighter jets have been downed by unmanned boats. Initially, reports confirmed the destruction of only one jet, but Budanov later clarified that two aircraft were hit. "It's a historical moment," he told the publication. According to HUR, Group 13, a special operations unit within the agency, executed the strike. A video of the first downed Su-30 was released and widely shared on social media, though no visual evidence of the second strike has emerged. Budanov said the crew of the first jet survived and was rescued by a civilian vessel, while the second crew is believed to have been killed. The Sukhoi Su-30 is a $50 million twin-engine, two-seat multirole fighter designed by Russia's Sukhoi Design Bureau. HUR claimed that the aircraft were hit midair and crashed into the Black Sea. The Kyiv Independent can't independently verify all the claims. The Magura-7 drone, deployed in this operation, is an air defense type of the Magura-5, which previously downed two Russian Mi-8 helicopters on Dec. 31. Ukraine has repeatedly used maritime drones to inflict heavy losses on Russian assets in the Black Sea. The Magura drones sank the Russian patrol ship Sergey Kotov on March 5, 2024, and the landing ship Caesar Kunikov on Feb. 14, 2024. Read also: Russian drone attack on Kyiv injures 11 people, including 2 children, damages shopping mall We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
The Print
03-05-2025
- Business
- The Print
Angola to source defence equipment from India, Modi announces $200 million credit line
'I am happy to announce that a defence credit line of $200 million has been approved for the modernisation of Angola's forces. Repair and overhaul and supply of defence platforms have also been discussed. We will be happy to cooperate in the training of Angola's armed forces,' said Modi, during a joint press statement with President Lourenço. New Delhi: Angola will be sourcing defence equipment from India, especially to overhaul its aging Soviet-era defence platforms, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday announced a $200-million line of credit during President João Manuel Goncalves Lourenço's maiden state visit to India. The Indian prime minister also announced that the two countries are looking to broaden their energy partnership. For India, Angola is the second largest supplier of oil and liquid natural gas (LNG) from the African continent after Nigeria. Of the roughly $3.5 billion worth of export of goods from Luanda to New Delhi, around 90 percent is energy supplies. At a special briefing after the press statements, Dammu Ravi, the Secretary (Economic Relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), highlighted that Luanda has a fleet of Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets, for example, which requires repair and overhauling, which India could aid in. 'They (Angola) will be sourcing defence equipment from India. Already, they are in touch with the private companies and also public sector companies for various items to be sourced from India and the important aspect is there is a commonality—they have a large number of Soviet defence equipment, which needs to be serviced, overhauled and (requires) maintenance,' Ravi said. He added that even before the visit, there were some discussions among public sector units of the two countries as well as the private sector businesses for Angola sourcing transport equipment and ammunition from India. A meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Angolan counterpart Joao Ernesto Dos Santos was expected to be held Friday. However, the meeting was cancelled due to scheduling issues. The Angolan president is the first Head of State to visit India following the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. During his talks with Modi, Lourenço condemned the attack and conveyed his condolences to the victims. The President of Angola is also the current chair of the African Union (AU). The larger organisation has not made a statement on ghastly attack. 'We are committed to take firm and decisive action against the terrorists and those who support them. We thank Angola for their support in our fight against cross-border terrorism,' Modi said during the joint press statement. At least four terrorists killed 26 tourists—25 Indians and one foreign national—near Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on 22 April, in what was one of the deadliest attacks against civilians in the region in recent years. The two countries also exchanged three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in the fields of agriculture, traditional medicine and culture. A framework agreement for Angola's entrance into the International Solar Alliance (ISA) was also signed. This is the first major visit by the President of Angola to India since 1987. Apart from defence and security, the Angolan president also requested India's aid in the health sector and agriculture, as Luanda looks to become self-sufficient in food. Modi and Lourenço also sought deeper cooperation in the railway sector. Currently, Angola has three railway lines connecting the coastal parts of the country in the West to the interiors in the East. There are no interconnections between the three lines. One of the country's rail lines is also a part of the Lobito corridor, a US and European Union (EU)-led project to connect the mineral rich Katanga province in the Democratic Republic of Congo, to the port of Lobito in Angola, via Zambia. The Lobito Corridor was announced on the margins of the G20 Leaders' Summit in New Delhi in September 2023, alongside the India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). (Edited by Ajeet Tiwari) Also read: First Angolan president to visit India in 38 yrs, Lourenço receives ceremonial welcome
Morocco World
19-03-2025
- General
- Morocco World
Algerian Military Aircraft Crashes, Killing Pilot
Rabat – The Algerian Defense Ministry said a military aircraft crashed today during a training maneuver near the Aoulef region in the Adrar province. The ministry confirmed that the pilot, Lieutenant Colonel Bekkouche Nasr died during the crash, which was also documented by a viral video online. 'During a planned training flight, a military combat crashed on Wednesday,' the ministry said , extending Algeria's Army chief of staff Said Chengriha's condolences on behalf of all the personnel from the country's military. Several reports said a second crew member managed to escape the accident safely. Reports said this is the second Sukhoi Su-30 crash in Algeria, following a similar accident in Oum El Bouaghi province in 2020. The previous jet crash claimed two lives. Tags: 12 Killed in Terrorist Attack on Military Parade in Iran's Ahvaz
