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Ukrainian forces struck a Russian S-400 air defense system in Belgorod Oblast.

Belgorod Oblast
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Ukrainian forces struck Russian S-400 in Belgorod Oblast

National Guard destroyed a Russian Triumf system in the Belgorod region.

Ukrainian troops destroyed a Russian S-400 'Triumf' air defense system in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, with the complex reportedly worth up to $1 billion.

The operation was conducted by Lazar's Group together with the 429th Separate Brigade of Unmanned Systems 'Achilles' and the Joint Forces Group.

Operators from the National Guard's special forces unit 'Lasar's Group' carried out a brilliant operation, destroying a launcher for the S-400 'Triumph' anti-aircraft missile system in the Belgorod region

The strike was carried out using a heavy bomber - a long-range drone capable of carrying a powerful payload

The operation was the result of coordinated work between 429th Separate Brigade of Unmanned Systems 'Achilles' and the Operational Support Directorate

A direct hit on the launcher was recorded, causing a large-scale fire and detonation of anti-aircraft missiles

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Extracted: 2026-07-18T16:57:39.814Z

Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-march-4-2026