Special operation in Crimea continues, it's long-term thing – Defence Intelligence source

Ukrainian Defence Intelligence has stressed that the set of measures as part of the special operation in occupied Crimea continues.

Source: Ukrainska Pravda with reference to intelligence sources

Quote: "A set of measures is underway, this is not a one-day story, but a long-term operation. Yesterday, a S-400 system was destroyed in Olenivka. Today, a landing took place in Maiak. The operation is still ongoing, so there are no details yet. 

But in general, this is a comprehensive effort that shows that we can reach Crimea not only with weapons but also with the participation of personnel."

Details: Prior to that, Defence Intelligence clarified that all goals had been achieved, and that Ukrainian defenders had left the scene without losses.

Background: 

• Krym.Realii (Crimea.Realities, a project by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty), citing residents and intelligence sources, reported that a battle involving watercraft and aircraft took place in the morning at Cape Tarkhankut in occupied Crimea. According to media reports, the battle took place near the settlement of Mayak.
• Telegram channel Baza claims that people staying at the campsite in Olenivka, located near Mayak, heard two loud shots. When people went out to see who was shooting, they saw two rubber boats with about 10 people on board about 10 metres from the shore. Then several more shots were heard, but this time from automatic weapons. The people from the boats started to swim away.
• Later, Ukrainian Defence Intelligence confirmed that Ukrainian intelligence units had disembarked on the peninsula as part of a special operation on the morning of 24 August.
• Ukrainian Defence Intelligence posted a video showing a Ukrainian flag being raised in Crimea.

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