Ukrainian special forces made a surprise amphibious raid into occupied Crimea on Thursday.
Kyiv's military intelligence agency said its troops engaged with Russians and raised a flag there.
It is the latest in a string of engagements around Crimea, which Ukraine has vowed to liberate from Russia.
The amphibious raid — and symbolic flag raising — also comes as Ukraine observes its 32nd Independence Day.
Indeed, many of Kyiv's Western military backers sent messages to mark Ukrainian Independence Day, renewing commitments to keep supporting the country with economic and security assistance.
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