Strikes in occupied Crimea hit a Su-24 bomber and two Russian high-speed boats
Throughout September 2026, the Defence Forces of Ukraine hit more than 30 air defence, radar and electronic warfare systems, alongside over 40 Russian command posts as part of middle strike operations. In addition, strikes targeted over 50 logistical supply bases and more than 20 drone infrastructure sites. This is reported by the portal PromPolitInform, citing information from the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, based on data from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Strikes carried out to an operational depth degrade the combat capabilities of Russian military units, disrupt established communications and significantly impede the delivery of critical supplies to the front lines.
Neutralising Air Defence Systems and Radar Stations
A primary objective of the Ukrainian campaign remains the degradation of Russian air defence cover. Notably, two S-400 surface-to-air missile launchers were hit in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast, while a 92N6 multifunctional radar assigned to the same missile system was struck in Sochi.
In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, a Buk-M3 air defence system sustained damage, alongside Pantsir-S1 and Pantsir-S2 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun-missile systems.
Targeted radar assets included Nebo-U, Nebo-SV, Podlyot, Kasta and upgraded P-18 stations. Among specialised reconnaissance and jamming hardware, a Krasukha-4 mobile electronic warfare station and automated Grenader technical surveillance posts were put out of action.
Strikes on Drone Production and Launch Infrastructure
Ukrainian units placed special emphasis on neutralising hostile unmanned aviation systems. Facilities used for the storage, staging and launch of Geran and Gerbera loitering munitions near occupied Donetsk, as well as sites in other occupied territories and inside the Russian Federation, were struck repeatedly.
In Petropavlivka, Luhansk Oblast, a training centre for drone operators from the Akhmat unit was destroyed, while clandestine drone assembly workshops were hit in Sievierodonetsk.
At the Saky military airfield in occupied Crimea, a ground control station for Orion reconnaissance and strike drones was wiped out. Simultaneously, dozens of signal repeaters and command links were taken down.
Disrupting Rear Logistics Networks
During September, Ukrainian forces struck more than 50 ammunition depots, material storage facilities, fuel dumps and repair hubs housing damaged hardware.
Near Vladyslavivka in occupied Crimea, a railway bridge spanning the North Crimean Canal and used for military supply runs was severely damaged.
Furthermore, in the town of Snizhne, Donetsk Oblast, strikes hit an engineering plant repurposed to manufacture components for the Russian defence industry.
Aviation and Naval Assets Targeted
Alongside ground infrastructure, high-value aviation and naval assets were subjected to strikes. At the Saky airfield, a Su-24 frontline bomber was hit.
The destruction of a Russian MiG-29 fighter aircraft and a Ka-27 naval helicopter was also confirmed over the course of the month.
In Sevastopol, precision strikes hit a BK-16 assault boat along with a Project 12150 Mongoose high-speed patrol boat.
Photo: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine
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