Approximately two dozen Murgin 5 drones attacked Millerovo airfield, reportedly destroying an S-300 long-range air defense system and causing ground explosions and fires.
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Approximately two dozen Murgin 5 drones attacked Millerovo airfield, reportedly destroying an S-300 long-range air defense system and causing ground explosions and fires.
Ukrainian forces struck a Russian S-300 anti-aircraft missile complex near Novoshakhtinsk in Russia's Rostov region early on Wednesday, Aug. 21
The attack was carried out by units of the Ukraine's Naval Forces in coordination with other components of the Defense Forces
Explosions were recorded at the target sites, but the accuracy and extent of the damage was still being investigated
Ukrainian forces struck Russia's S-300 air defense system near Novoshakhtinsk in Russia's Rostov region on the night of August 20-21
According to the results of objective control, explosions were observed at designated aiming points. The accuracy of the strike is being investigated
The Russians use S-300 systems for attacks on Ukrainian cities, destroying residential buildings and terrorizing the population
Ukrainian forces struck the position of a Russian S-300 air defense system near Novoshakhtinsk in Russia's Rostov Oblast overnight on Aug. 21.
Explosions were observed at targeted areas. The accuracy of the strike is being determined.
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Source story: day-913-2024-09-04