President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky presented the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, II and III degrees, and the Order of Courage, III degree, to the military of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense.
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The fighters were awarded for special courage when performing special combat missions, including the destruction of the Russian missile boat Ivanovets.
A complex operation on the roadstead of Lake Donuzlav – six direct hits by sea drones on the hull of the Ivanovets. It was really strong. And I thank you for this strength,” the president commented.
The head of state especially noted the success of the GUR soldiers at sea, namely the defeat of the Russian missile ship Ivanovets.
The destroyed Russian missile boat received six direct hits. It was attacked by Magura V5 surface drones of Ukrainian design, said the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kirill Budanov.
The Magura V5 carries a load capacity of 320 kg and can operate within a radius of 833 km. Its maximum speed is 78 km/h. The drone is very maneuverable, thanks to its hydrodynamic body. It is not only designed for direct attacks like a kamikaze drone, but can also engage in reconnaissance, patrol and mine clearance.
The Ukrainian Navy called the destruction of the Ivanovets missile boat a significant loss for Russia.
The Black Sea Fleet had only three such boats of Project 12411 with Moskit anti-ship missiles, which are capable of hitting 130 km. The crew of such a boat is 40 sailors. Since the GUR speaks of an unsuccessful rescue operation, losses among the crew could be very significant.
Source: Racurs
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