Ukrainian forces struck several Russian air defense assets in occupied Crimea overnight, including a launcher from an S-400 surface-to-air missile system and two radar stations, according to Ukraine’s military.
The strikes targeted key elements of Russia’s air defense network on the peninsula, which Moscow has used to control airspace over southern Ukraine and the Black Sea.
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Radar systems hit in Crimea
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Ukrainian Defense Forces struck two radar systems in the early hours of March 15 near the settlement of Libknechtivka in temporarily occupied Crimea.
The targeted systems included the 59N6-E “Protivnik” radar and the 73E6 “Parol” radar, both used to detect and track aerial targets.
The General Staff reported the strikes in a statement posted on Facebook, noting that the operation was carried out as part of ongoing efforts to weaken Russia’s air defense capabilities.
S-400 launcher also targeted
In addition to the radar systems, Ukrainian forces hit a launcher belonging to Russia’s S-400 “Triumph” air defense system near the village of Dalnie in Crimea.
The S-400 is one of Russia’s most advanced surface-to-air missile systems and plays a key role in protecting military infrastructure and controlling airspace.
Ukrainian officials said the extent of the damage is still being clarified.
Earlier radar strike confirmed
The General Staff also confirmed that a Valdai radar complex struck by Ukrainian forces on March 10 near the settlement of Prymorske in occupied Crimea sustained significant damage.
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The radar system is used by Russian forces to monitor airspace and detect aerial threats.
Part of broader campaign against air defenses
Ukrainian military officials say repeated strikes against Russian air defense assets are intended to reduce Moscow’s ability to monitor airspace and protect other military facilities.
The General Staff emphasized that systematic attacks on Russian air defense equipment weaken the enemy’s capacity to control the skies and conceal other military targets.
Previous reports indicated that Ukrainian forces had struck additional Russian systems in Crimea and eastern Ukraine, including an Iskander missile launcher, a Nebo-U radar, and an S-300 air defense system.
Earlier this week, the partisan movement Atesh said a commission from Moscow had arrived in Sevastopol to inspect air defense units after repeated Ukrainian strikes.
