SBU destroys four S-400 Triumph launchers and two radars in Novorossiysk
New confirmed data on the consequences of a long-range drone attack The SBU Alpha Special Operations Centre on Russian air defence positions in Novorossiysk.
Satellite images show that the Security Service of Ukraine destroyed four launchers of the S-400 «Triumph» air defence system», which were located on the territory of the military unit of the Kuban Red Banner Regiment.
Russia also lost two key radars:
96H6 («Cheese Board») - early warning radar;
92H6 («Grave Stone») - targeting radar for guiding S-400 missiles.
Details of the operation
According to SBU sources:
the territory of the military unit generally housed approximately 12 launchers С-400;
there is a high probability that Other installations were also damaged;
The strike was carried out by long-range Ukrainian drones that successfully breached the region's air defences;
the operation was carried out SBU with the support of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the State Border Guard Service.
This is one of the most powerful strikes against Russian air defences deep in its territory in recent months.
SBU commentary
An SBU source said:
«The SBU continues to work methodically to destroy enemy air defence systems that protect important military, infrastructure and logistics facilities.
Each such destroyed system is a hole in the defence that Ukrainian drones and missiles will definitely exploit.».
Context.
The S-400 Triumph is considered to be the most advanced and expensive element of Russian air defence.
Ukrainian attacks on these systems in Crimea, Kaluga and Krasnodar Krai have already led to a significant reduction in Russia's ability to cover its military facilities.
Novorossiysk is a key logistics centre, with a port, oil terminal and military depots located nearby. The destruction of the air defences opens up opportunities for further operations by the Ukrainian armed forces.
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