Ukraine's GUR Special Unit Strikes Four Targets in Crimea, Destroying Boats and a Be-12 Aircraft

Operation by the Prymary Special Unit in Crimea

According to ХВИЛЯ: In April 2026, a special unit known as Prymary, operating under the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense, carried out a mission in occupied Crimea. The operation successfully struck multiple Russian military assets.

Assets Destroyed

The following targets were destroyed during the operation:

• Three Project 05060 assault landing boats
• One support vessel
• A hangar used for boat storage
• One Be-12 Chayka anti-submarine amphibious aircraft

Notably, the aircraft's crew managed to evade a Russian man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) while executing their mission. The GUR of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense released details about the operation.

“The armed struggle continues,” the agency emphasized.

This operation highlights the growing operational reach and capabilities of Ukraine's armed forces within occupied Crimea. By eliminating key military infrastructure, it potentially hampers Russia's ability to conduct operations in this strategically vital region. The mission underscores Ukraine's ongoing commitment to armed resistance and its objective to reclaim control over its sovereign territory.

In addition to the recent operation in Crimea, Ukrainian forces have been actively targeting vital Russian military infrastructure throughout April 2026. These coordinated strikes are part of a broader strategy to undermine enemy capabilities and reinforce Ukraine's commitment to reclaiming its territory.