Ukraine's drone forces destroy 23 Russian air-defense assets in occupied Crimea this month

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have announced that they destroyed 23 Russian air-defense assets in occupied Crimea so far this month. According to the statement, the tally increased overnight after strikes added two launchers, a radar, and an anti-aircraft gun. The specific types of systems destroyed were not disclosed. The strikes are part of Ukraine's ongoing efforts to degrade Russian air defenses over the occupied peninsula. The Unmanned Systems Forces is a relatively new branch of the Ukrainian military, focusing on drone and other unmanned systems operations. By targeting air-defense systems, Ukraine aims to create conditions for future operations in Crimea.