Ukraine strikes 2 S-400 launchers in Russia's Bryansk Oblast, General Staff claims
Ukraine has targeted two Russian S-400 missile launchers in Bryansk Oblast, according to the General Staff. Additional strikes hit drone sites and logistics depots. Ukrainian forces also targeted the Saky airfield in Crimea, striking a Su-24 aircraft and a control station for Orion UAVs. Separately, the Security Service of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of one An-12, two An-26 aircraft, and three helicopters. In a distinct operation, a RAM-2X drone was used to destroy a Russian radar system valued at $100 million.
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- ✓ The General Staff claims Ukraine struck two S-400 launchers in Russia's Bryansk Oblast.
- ✓ Defense Forces struck a Su-24 aircraft and an Orion UAV control station at the Saky airfield in Crimea.
- ✓ Ukraine's Security Service confirmed strikes on one An-12, two An-26 aircraft, and three helicopters.
What changed
Ukraine reported the destruction of S-400 launchers in Bryansk and specific air assets at Saky airfield.
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Ukraine targets Russian S-400 launchers and air assets
Ukraine has targeted two Russian S-400 missile launchers in Bryansk Oblast, according to the General Staff. Additional strikes hit drone sites and logistics depots. Ukrainian forces also targeted the Saky airfield in Crimea, striking a Su-24 aircraft and a control station for Orion UAVs. Separately, the Security Service of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of one An-12, two An-26 aircraft, and three helicopters. In a distinct operation, a RAM-2X drone was used to destroy a Russian radar system valued at $100 million.
Why it matters
Targeting S-400 systems and airfields degrades Russia's air defense and surveillance capabilities. These strikes occur alongside broader drone activity across multiple Russian regions.
What is confirmed
- The General Staff claims Ukraine struck two S-400 launchers in Russia's Bryansk Oblast.
- Defense Forces struck a Su-24 aircraft and an Orion UAV control station at the Saky airfield in Crimea.
- Ukraine's Security Service confirmed strikes on one An-12, two An-26 aircraft, and three helicopters.
Still unconfirmed
- A RAM-2X drone destroyed a Russian radar system worth $100 million.
- Sochi Mayor Andrey Proshunin stated beach access was temporarily closed on September 19 due to sea drone threats.
What to watch next
- Russian Ministry of Defense confirmation of S-400 losses in Bryansk
- Evidence of degraded air defense coverage in the Bryansk region
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- UNITED24 Media — Ukraine Strikes Two Russian S-400 Launchers, Drone Sites and Logistics Depots
- Ukrinform — Defense Forces strike Russian Su-24 at Saky airfield
- Оборонка — The military have shown how they used a RAM-2X drone to take out a Russian radar system worth $100 million
- The Kyiv Independent — Ukraine strikes 2 S-400 launchers in Russia's Bryansk Oblast, General Staff claims
- Defense Express — Ukraine's Security Service Confirms Strike on russian An-12, 2 An-26 Aircraft and 3 Helicopters (Video)
- The New Voice of Ukraine — Ukraine hits S-400 launchers behind Russia's ballistic strikes on Kyiv
- Українські Національні Новини (УНН) — The Defense Forces struck the control station for the "Orion" UAVs at the "Saki" airfield in Crimea
- kyivindependent.com — Ukrainian drones target 16 Russian regions amid elections, Moscow claims
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