The commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert Brovdi, released video footage showing strikes on an oil depot within an oil terminal in occupied Kerch, Crimea. Brovdi, known as “Magyar,” confirmed Ukrainian forces were responsible for the attack. He simultaneously issued an apology to Ukrainian citizens residing in occupied territories for the disruption caused by air raid warnings, bridge closures, and the resulting stress. The strikes targeted a key logistical hub used by Russia. The footage’s release marks a rare direct acknowledgement of responsibility by a Ukrainian military official for attacks within Crimea. The incident highlights Ukraine’s increasing capacity to strike targets within Russian-controlled territory using drone technology. The apology suggests an awareness of the impact of these operations on civilian populations under occupation.
