Ukrainian Defence Forces defeat Russian advanced radar system in Belgorod region

By: Mykhailo Stoliar | 17.01.2025, 16:17
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On 16 January, units of the Missile Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine conducted precision strikes on Russian military facilities in the Belgorod region. This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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On 16 January, units of the Missile Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out precision strikes on military facilities of the Russian army in the Belgorod region. This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

In particular, the positions of the anti-aircraft missile division of the 568th anti-aircraft missile regiment of the Russian army were hit. As a result of the strike, the 92H6 radar station of the S-400 anti-aircraft missile system was "suspended". Damage to the equipment and machinery of the radar company of the 336th Radio Regiment was also confirmed.

Official confirmation of the system's destruction. Illustration: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Official confirmation of the system's destruction. Illustration: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

In addition, on the night of 16 January, the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in cooperation with other units, attacked the Liskinskaya oil depot in Voronezh region. At least three attack drones were reportedly involved, causing a large-scale fire. The facility stored fuel for the needs of the Russian occupation army.

Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine