Drones struck and damaged a key Russian radar station that forms part of the S400 air defence system in temporarily occupied Crimea, according to reports published by the Ukrainian channel Dossier Biona. The attack, reportedly carried out on 25 April near the city of Saki, involved three drones and targeted a 91N6 radar component of the S400 system.
This radar is equipped with dual-sided phased array antennas and is used for long-range detection of airborne threats. It is a cornerstone of Russia’s defensive capability in the region. The damaged radar appears non-operational based on photographic evidence, and repair will likely be required.
The strike has diminished the air surveillance capacity of Russian forces in Crimea, potentially allowing more Ukrainian drones and missiles to bypass detection. The type of drones used remains unknown, and as is often the case, Russian authorities did not release images of the drone wreckage.
Another drone attack occurred on 20 April in Russia’s Kursk region, where a Ukrainian aircraft-type drone targeted and likely disabled a mobile radar system, identified as either the P15 or its modernised P19 version. Video footage showed the drone hitting the equipment compartment directly.
Ukrainian drones, including long-range and first-person view (FPV) models, have proven highly effective in striking deep behind enemy lines. They have successfully targeted fuel depots, artillery positions, command posts, and logistic hubs in both occupied Crimea and the Russian regions of Belgorod and Kursk. These attacks have disrupted troop movements and weakened Kremlin supply lines.
The SBU’s elite Alpha Group continues to strike with precision, having recently destroyed six Russian tanks, two infantry fighting vehicles, and a BM21 Grad launcher. These operations are designed to weaken Russian assaults and disrupt their military logistics.
