💥 Attack

Ukraine's forces targeted Russian anti-aircraft missile divisions in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region, hitting three enemy radars including one S-350 and two S-300 systems.

August 9, 2024 Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast

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Ukrinform Kyiv Independent Kyiv Post UNIAN Censor.NET

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Source Reports

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Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Ukraine’s forces targeted Russia’s anti-aircraft missile divisions in the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk region. Three enemy radars were hit, including one used as part of a S-350 air defense system, and two – S-300.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Russian forces launched a Kh-38 missile against Kostiantynivka, hitting a local supermarket. A total of 44 people suffered injuries.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Russian strike on supermarket killed at least 10 people

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

35 people were wounded in the strike

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

Ukrainian units struck Russian anti-aircraft missile divisions in temporarily occupied Donetsk Oblast, destroying one S-350 radar and disabling three enemy radars.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Enemy carried out airstrikes in populated areas including Serhiyivka, Toretsk, Kostyantynivka, Hrodivka, Timofiivka, Oleksandropil, Novodonetske, Vodiane, Vuhledar, and Novoukrainka in the Donetsk region.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:17:10.751Z

Source story: 3893518-ukraines-military-confirms-overnight-strike-on-lipetsk-airfield-in-russia