Ukrainian Phantoms destroy Russia’s S-400 radars in Crimean strike
Ukrainian intelligence forces have delivered a powerful strike against the occupiers’ military infrastructure in temporarily occupied Crimea. The special unit Phantoms destroyed several expensive Russian air-defense and radar systems, the agency reports.
Phantoms strike at Russia’s defenses
According to Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate, the elite unit continues systematically dismantling Russia’s air-defense network. The Phantoms are tasked with precision strikes against radar complexes, logistics hubs, and enemy military infrastructure.
What has been destroyed?
Ukrainian forces knocked out unique Russian systems, including:
- radar complex “Utyos-T”;
- the giant radio telescope RT-70;
- GLONASS satellite navigation system (Russia’s equivalent of GPS);
- coastal radar MR-10M1 “Mys” M1;
- 96L6-AP radar from the S-400 air-defense system.
Consequences for the occupiers
The loss of these systems seriously complicates the work of Russian air defense on the peninsula. Without key radars and navigation, the occupiers are left far more vulnerable to strikes by Ukrainian missiles, aircraft, and drones.
“The demilitarization of temporarily occupied Crimea continues!” Ukraine’s military intelligence emphasizes.