Ukraine military intelligence GUR launches new assault on Crimea.

On November 16, 2023, as reported by Focus, the Ukrainian special forces, including the "Stugna" and "Bratstva" units from the GUR MOU (Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine), carried out an operation in Crimea using jet skis for transportation.
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Ukrainian soldiers with a jet ski before the assault attempt. (Picture source: GUR)

A video released on Telegram by the GUR MOU documented the preparation and implementation of this operation, showcasing the Ukrainian soldiers' extensive planning, training, arming, and strategizing for the mission. The team navigated to the peninsula by sea and successfully reached their target, displaying the Ukrainian flag.

The video also contained sounds of gunfire, but the GUR did not provide specific comments on this aspect. The GUR MOU's statement highlighted the resolve and courage of their special reconnaissance soldiers, praising their composure and bravery during combat missions.

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The broader context of this operation is significant, especially considering the recent focus of media and specialists on the conflict between Israel and Gaza since the Hamas terrorist attack on October 7, which overshadowed other conflicts like the war in Ukraine.

Despite a seemingly inconclusive Ukrainian counter-offensive against Russia, there has been an increase in notable Ukrainian actions, such as this operation in Crimea. The issue of Crimea remains a pivotal point, with Ukrainian authorities consistently expressing their intention to reclaim the peninsula. This stance has prompted emerging voices in the West to question the tactical feasibility of such an endeavor.

This operation in Crimea, along with other symbolic actions carried out by the Ukrainian military intelligence, such as planting the Ukrainian flag on the territory, underscore the ongoing strategic and symbolic significance of Crimea in the conflict.