Ukraine hit the radar that guards Sochi, the Russian resort city it struck ten days ago
Drones burned two fuel depots there ten days ago, and the Ukrainian military says the system meant to stop them is now the target.
On 13 and 14 September, Ukraine's Defense Forces targeted the 92N6 multifunction radar of a Russian S-400 Triumf air defense system in Sochi. The radar plays a crucial role in the S-400 system by identifying aerial targets and directing the system's missiles accordingly. This strike occurred as part of Russia's ongoing full-scale war against Ukraine, which has now extended to the rear of Russia, particularly affecting radar systems that facilitate deep strikes.
Ukrainian monitoring channels reported explosions in Sochi hours before the official military confirmation. Videos from Ukrainian channels showed drone activity and explosions, followed by additional footage of blasts in Dagomys, a suburb of Sochi. The regional operational headquarters reported that drone debris injured five individuals, including a child, and caused damage to one adult and three private residences.
Russia's Defense Ministry claimed that its air defenses intercepted and destroyed 399 Ukrainian drones during the same period.
The attack on Sochi's radar system is part of a broader campaign where Ukraine has struck various Russian targets, including drone launch sites, radars, and relay points across Russia and occupied Crimea. On the same night, Ukraine targeted other strategic sites, such as drone control points in Donetsk Oblast, a radar station near Kursk, and signal relays in several oblasts.
Additionally, Ukraine struck a short-range radio navigation system at Saky airfield in occupied Crimea. The full extent of the damage inflicted on these targets is still under assessment, but the strikes continue to be a significant component of Ukraine's military strategy.
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