The Defense Forces hit the Granit center in Sevastopol, where anti-aircraft missile systems were serviced. The Almaz-Antey concern's facility will no longer be able to repair air defense systems.
Defense Forces attacked the Granit center where S-400 and Buk systems are repaired. Enemy personnel concentration points in Striletska Bay were also hit.
The occupiers lost 1,710 personnel during their attempts to storm in the fog in several directions. The Defense Forces held their positions and prevented a breakthrough of combat formations.
Ukrainian military hit Russian air defense systems in Crimea and Luhansk region, as well as command posts in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. Enemy personnel were also targeted.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of command posts, ammunition depots, and other enemy equipment. The strikes were carried out with ATACMS missiles and other means.
Ukrainian air defense uses a variety of systems to protect against Russian aerial targets. Air defense systems are classified by range and type, including Buk SAMs, NASAMS, Patriot, as well as mobile fire groups and aviation.
The Venezuelan military was unable to set up the S-300 and Buk-M2 air defense systems received from Russia. This left the country's airspace vulnerable during a US military operation that ended with the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro.
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, fighters of the Alpha Special Operations Center of the Security Service of Ukraine have destroyed over 500 Russian air defense systems.
On December 10, 2025, 200 combat engagements took place at the front, Russian occupation forces carried out 23 air strikes and used over 1,700 kamikaze drones. The greatest activity of the occupiers was recorded in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy attacked 36 times.
The GUR's special unit "Ghosts" eliminated an enemy Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. This happened on the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near the settlement of Svyatotroitske.
Robert Brovdi showed footage of the destruction of three Russian anti-aircraft missile systems: "Buk-M1", "Buk-M2" and "Tor-M2". This significantly weakens the enemy's air defense in important directions.
The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully conducted operations in the Rostov region of the Russian Federation, destroying the newest BUK-M3 SAM system and hitting the Nebo-U radar. These complexes, worth hundreds of millions of dollars, posed a threat to Ukrainian aviation.
The Drone Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of three Russian air defense systems worth $80-90 million. Operators of the 412th Nemesis regiment destroyed two Tor-M2 air defense systems, a Buk-M3 air defense system launcher, and a radar from a Buk-M2 air defense system.
In four days, the SBU hit 17 Russian air defense, electronic warfare, and radar systems worth over $250 million. This deprives the enemy of the ability to detect targets and counter Ukrainian drones.
Today, July 17, 2024, marks 11 years since the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 Boeing-777 over Donetsk region. An international investigation confirmed that the plane was shot down by a Russian Buk surface-to-air missile system, and a court in the Netherlands sentenced three accused to life imprisonment.
A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet destroyed a Russian crossing in the Zaporizhzhia region with two high-precision GBU-62 aerial bombs equipped with the JDAM-ER kit. This crossing was the only logistical route for the Russian troop grouping advancing in the Kamianske area.
Australia has called on Russia to pay damages for the destruction of flight MH17 in 2014 after the European Court of Human Rights found Moscow responsible for violating international law in Ukraine.
Ukraine had 225 air defense systems in 1992, and by 2019, only about 60 remained. Partners have transferred about 100 air defense missile systems to Ukraine, but the country has lost 171 systems.
The Russians confirmed a strike on Mariupol, which damaged a Buk anti-aircraft missile system. Petro Andryushchenko reported that the damaged air defense system was transported for repairs.
The long-awaited decision of the international court regarding the downing of passenger flight MH17 and a number of Russia's crimes against humanity in Donbas will be announced by the ECHR on July 9. The case is called "Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russian Federation".
The Bulava strike drone, developed in Ukraine, is already being used on the front, demonstrating superiority over the Russian "Lancet", hitting key targets and transmitting video confirmation.
From Soviet legacy to NATO standards: Ukraine is looking for solutions to service equipment from all over the world.
Russian troops are advancing on Yablunivka from three sides and moving towards the administrative border with Dnipropetrovsk region near Nadiivka. There were 69 combat clashes on the front.
In the Donetsk direction, the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine hit three Russian air defense systems and a command and staff vehicle. The enemy's echeloned air defense system was destroyed, including the Tor, Buk-M3 and S-300 complexes.
Since the beginning of May 18, 130 combat clashes have taken place at the front. Russian invaders launched 54 air strikes, dropping 80 CABs, and involved 1,098 kamikaze drones.
Scouts of the "Black Forest" brigade discovered an enemy anti-aircraft missile system and adjusted the strike. The installation worth about $10 million was completely destroyed.
Ukrainian SOF destroyed a Russian Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system worth $45 million using drones. The Uragan-1 MLRS was also destroyed.
The Russians advanced near Lyman, Siversk, Novopavlivka, Kurakhovo and Velyka Novosilka. The Armed Forces are counterattacking in a number of areas, fighting continues in many directions.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine denied information about the transfer of the Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, Vadym Sukharevskyi. Colonel Sukharevskyi continues to perform his duties in his current position.
Over the past day, 98 combat engagements took place on the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy launched 85 airstrikes and carried out about 5,000 shellings.
