Ukrainian Army Launches Long-Range Attack on Russian Air Defense Systems in Crimea
KYIV, 14th March (Reuters) – The Ukrainian army confirmed on Sunday that it had conducted a strategic assault on Russian air defense systems near the town of Eupatorya in western Crimea. The attack, which took place during the night, aimed to cripple Russian defenses in the region.
The Ukrainian offensive comes in response to escalating tensions between the two countries, with Russia accusing Ukraine of aggressive acts in Crimea, and Ukraine claiming that it is merely defending its territories.
According to Ukrainian intelligence sources who spoke to Reuters, the coordinated operation involved the navy and other military branches and successfully neutralized Russia’s Triumv air defense system. The assault began with a series of drone strikes targeting the system’s radar and antenna, providing a window of opportunity for the Ukrainian navy to launch two Neptune cruise missiles at the system’s launch facility.
Military experts confirm that the Neptune anti-ship missile was specially modified to engage ground targets, showcasing the Ukrainian military’s growing capabilities.
Meanwhile, Russia’s Ministry of Defense reported that its air defense systems had intercepted and downed 11 drones over Crimea overnight. Fortunately, no damage was reported from this incident.
It is important to note that neither the Ukrainian army’s long-range attack nor Russia’s downing of the drones can be independently verified at this time, casting some doubt on the conflicting claims.
The previous day, the Ukrainian military announced via Telegram that it had successfully carried out an assault on Russian naval assets and port infrastructure in the Crimean port city of Sevastopol during the early hours of the morning.
As tensions continue to rise, both Ukraine and Russia are intensifying their military operations, raising concerns about the potential escalation of the conflict.
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[キーウ １４日 ロイター] – The Ukrainian army announced on the 14th that it had carried out a long-range attack during the night on Russian air defense systems near the town of Eupatorya, in western Crimea.
Meanwhile, Russia’s Ministry of Defense announced that its air defense systems had shot down 11 drones over Crimea overnight. No damage was reported.
Reuters has not been able to independently verify the two pieces of information.
Ukrainian intelligence sources told Reuters that the joint operation by the navy and others destroyed Russia’s Triumv air defense system. After the drones attacked the system’s radar and antenna, the navy fired two Ukrainian Neptune cruise missiles into the system’s launch facility.
According to military analysts, the Neptune anti-ship missile has been modified to attack targets on the ground.
The day before, the Ukrainian military announced on Telegram that it had carried out a successful attack on Russian naval assets and port infrastructure in the Crimean port city of Sevastopol in the early hours of the morning. See more
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