The Ukrainian Armed Forces Have Disabled 75% Of The Kerch Ferry Crossing's Capacity
- 19.07.2026, 15:55
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"Magyar" shared details of the operation.
Over the course of two weeks, the Unmanned Systems Forces have disabled 75% of the Kerch ferry crossing’s capacity. This was reported by the commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert Brovdi (“Madyar”).
According to him, prior to the start of the operation, the Kerch ferry crossing’s transport of vehicles and cargo was handled by four ferries that regularly plied the route between the port of Kavkaz and the port of Crimea.
“A fifth ferry was on standby at the port of Kerch: the ‘Lavrentiy,’ ‘Panagia,’ ‘Yeisk,’ ‘Maria,’ and ‘SKS-One.’ With the help of the “Ptakhov” SBS unit, in cooperation with the SBU, the situation was rectified over a two-week period in July,” noted “Madyar.”
He reported:
The “Yeisk” ferry was effectively dealt with by the SBS on July 12 and 13, towed to Kerch; there are no plans to repair it or return it to ferry service;
The “SKS One” motor vessel—destroyed by the SBS on July 7, 12, and 13; it is currently in the port of Kamysh-Burun and cannot be repaired;
The “Maria” ferry—hit multiple times throughout July by SBS and SBU strikes; towed to Kerch; no plans for restoration or return to ferry service;
The “Lavrentiy” ferry — struck by the SBS, SBU, and GUR; not under its own power; used as a barge; towed in a barge-tug configuration, which halves its operational potential and increases the risk of destruction at sea;
The “Panagia” ferry — damaged by the SBU, SBS, and previously by GUR forces; not under its own power; used as a barge and towed in a barge-tug configuration, similar to the “Lavrentiy.”
“The capacity of a single ferry is 8–15 vehicles, depending on size and weight. 80% of the traffic carried is allocated to the Russian Ministry of Defense. The total daily throughput capacity of the four ferries that were once in operation under standard non-combat conditions was 180–250 vehicles per day. More precisely, that was the throughput capacity,” added “Madyar.”
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