Ukraine Says It Has Successfully Retaken Offshore Drilling Platforms In The Black Sea

BBC: Ukraine claims to retake Black Sea drilling rigs from Russian control 

Ukraine says it has successfully retaken control of four gas drilling platforms in the northern Black Sea, close to the Crimean Peninsula. 

Video of the operation, which Ukraine says took place last month, shows special forces removing Russian military equipment. 

Russia seized control of the so-called Boyko Towers in 2015, shortly after it illegally annexed Crimea. 

There has been a battle for control of these strategic waters since last year. 

A video and statement released by Ukraine's military intelligence, entitled Battle for the Sea, offer a rare glimpse into this sphere of the conflict. 

In the video, which the BBC cannot verify, rigid inflatable boats are seen speeding across the Black Sea, carrying teams of Ukrainian special forces.  

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WNU Editor: These rigs look like they were abandoned (see the above video). This operation has the look of a PR stunt. 

Ukraine Says It Has Successfully Retaken Offshore Drilling Platforms In The Black Sea  

Ukraine Claims to Have Retaken Oil and Gas Platforms in the Black Sea -- New York Times  

Ukraine says it has retaken offshore drilling platforms near Crimea -- Reuters 

Ukrainian special forces seize back gas and oil rigs near Crimea, say intelligence chiefs -- Evening Standard

Ukraine Retakes Oil And Gas Platforms Off Crimea From Russia -- OilPrice.com

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