Video Shows Ukraine Drone Strike on Russian S-400, Kyiv Says
Summary
Ukraine's military intelligence said it carried out a drone attack on Russia's advanced S-400 air defense system in Crimea, causing significant damage. The strike targeted missile launchers and a control antenna, dealing a costly blow to Russia's military presence on the peninsula.Key Facts
- Ukraine's military intelligence agency, GUR, released a video showing an attack on two S-400 missile launchers and a command antenna in Crimea.
- The S-400 system is Russia's most advanced air defense, able to hit targets up to 250 miles away.
- The damage is estimated to be worth tens of millions of dollars according to Ukraine's report.
- The strike reportedly happened in early August, but Ukraine did not share detailed information about the operation.
- Russia has reported several Ukrainian drone incursions in Crimea around the same time, but it is unclear if they are related to this attack.
- Crimea was annexed by Russia in 2014 and remains a key focus in Ukraine's efforts to retake occupied land.
- Ukraine has increased attacks on Crimea recently, using drones to disrupt supplies and logistics from Russia.
- Ukraine has also targeted Russian naval forces and oil facilities near Crimea to weaken Moscow's hold on the region.
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