Ukrainian Forces Reportedly Enter Crimea and Raise Flag

Ukrainian military intelligence units have reportedly entered Crimea, according to Andrey Yusov, a representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, speaking to "Hromadske" and "Suspilna."

According to Yusov, the reconnaissance troops entered as part of a special operation conducted by the Main Intelligence Directorate and Ukrainian Naval Forces. “The objectives have been achieved, and there are no casualties among our personnel. The special operation is ongoing, and we are not revealing all the details; there are losses on the enemy's side, as well as among their forces and means. Information about the number of losses is being clarified,” Yusov stated.

The press service of the GUR announced that the Ukrainian flag has also been raised in Crimea. A source from the Main Intelligence Directorate told "Ukrainska Pravda" that a "complex of events" is taking place in Crimea, and it is “not a one-day story.” However, the source declined to disclose details of the special operation. “Overall, this is a comprehensive effort that shows that we can reach Crimea not only with weapons but also with personnel participation,” the source added.

It should be noted that there has been no official statement from the Russian side regarding this news.