Russia prepares for Ukrainian air attack in Crimea as guerrillas emphasize mounting defense

Ukrainian guerrillas reported that Russia expected a Ukrainian airborne landing in Yevpatoria, on the west coast of Russian-occupied Crimea.

An agent of the guerrilla movement “Atesh” from the Russian National Guard Yevpatoria (Rosgvardiya) said that the Russians expect a Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group to land in the area.

“In response, they are actively strengthening defense structures throughout the city and its surroundings,” he added. he said partisans in the post of Monday, November 25.

It is also reported that about half of the families of Rosgvardiya officers have left the peninsula due to concerns about potential fighting in Yevpatoria.

The guerrilla movement is calling on local residents to share information with “Atesh”.

Last week, during a reconnaissance of the Yevpatoria area, agent “Atesha”. outdoor that Russian troops moved military equipment and air defense systems to the Kerch area to provide additional coverage of the Crimean Bridge. As a result, the aircraft repair facility and adjacent airport were virtually unprotected and devoid of equipment.

Only aircraft fuselages and an old “ZU-23-2” anti-aircraft gun remained at the plant, probably intended for defense against drones.

Since the beginning of Russian aggression in eastern Ukraine and the annexation of Crimea, the Ukrainian army and special forces have been consistently preparing for potential actions on the peninsula.

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Although not always publicly acknowledged, Ukrainian airborne and sabotage operations are part of the strategy to occupy the peninsula, which includes various tactical steps aimed at weakening Russia’s presence in Crimea.

In the face of the constant threat from Ukraine, Russia is actively strengthening its defense positions in Crimea. This includes the construction of new defense structures, as well as the active involvement of Rosgvardiya and air defense forces.

Although there are currently no official confirmations of potential airborne operations in Crimea, experts and military analysts believe that Ukrainian forces, including special units of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine (HUR), could implement such a strategy in the future if the situation in Crimea allows.

The landing in Crimea is considered one of the potential elements of the strategy to return the peninsula to Ukrainian control.