Thread by @Mylovanov

Ukraine conducted a major special operation near occupied Yevpatoria in Crimea last night. This is different from the attack on the ships in Sevastopol. Ukraine's security service SBU says its drones first struck Russian air defense radars and antennas. 1/

After disabling their radar capabilities, Ukraine's navy fired two Neptune cruise missiles at the Russian S-300/400 Triumph air defense systems worth $1.2 billion. Russian sources confirm the strikes rendered the systems inoperable. 2/

This operation demonstrates Ukraine's growing ability to penetrate Russian defenses in occupied territory. It also shows that Ukraine has substantively scaled up attacks on Crimea. SBU chief says more surprises for Russians in Crimea are coming. 3/

Ukraine is steadily degrading Russia's military assets in occupied area, with a particular focus on Crimea. Strikes like this are critical to setting conditions for the liberation of Crimea. They also erode Russian forces' advantages and prevent attacks on Ukraine. 4/

The operation shows combined arms coordination between intel-driven drone strikes to blind defenses and longer-range missiles to deliver the blow. Ukraine is leveraging its capabilities for maximum impact. Russia's seizures are increasingly vulnerable. 5X