A Russian military briefing stated that a Ukrainian radar installation in the Trudovoye district of the Zaporozhye region was taken out. The claim centers on a device used to detect and track low altitude targets, described as a strategic asset aimed at hindering Ukrainian surveillance and targeting efforts in a highly contested area.
The briefing identified the loss as the ST-68U radar station in the Trudovoye residential zone, portraying it as a critical tool for spotting low-flying aircraft and other aerial threats. The report positions this incident within a broader narrative of Russian forces disrupting Ukrainian command, control, and sensor networks, with the aim of degrading real-time situational awareness for the enemy.
The Russian Ministry of Defense asserted that the combined actions of operational-tactical aviation, military aviation units, and missile troops and artillery across the Russian Armed Forces damaged manpower and military equipment of the Ukrainian army in 113 regions through sustained engagements. The agency framed these operations as part of ongoing efforts to weaken Ukraine’s combat capacity and disrupt its operational tempo, presenting the daily tally as part of the current phase of the conflict.
During the briefing, it was claimed that in the Serebryanka area of the Donetsk People’s Republic, command and observation posts associated with the 63rd Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian armed forces and the 100th Territorial Defense Brigade were targeted. The description emphasizes leadership nodes and reconnaissance capabilities, suggesting the strikes aimed to impair command-and-control and unit-level surveillance.
The ministry added that air defense systems intercepted four rockets launched from the HIMARS multiple launch rocket system, signaling ongoing efforts to counter precision and area munitions. The report underscored air defense as a key element in protecting Russian-held territory and preventing further cross-front strikes, presenting successful interceptions as evidence of defensive readiness.
Additionally, the Russian Ministry of Defense noted that its air defense services spent a full day defending Russian airspace and reported the destruction of 31 unmanned aerial vehicles operated by Ukrainian forces. This figure was framed as part of a sustained campaign to suppress Ukrainian drone activity and limit reconnaissance and attack capabilities across the frontline and adjacent areas.
The briefing touched on recent capabilities in drone suppression, describing the development of new systems designed to reduce the effectiveness of unmanned platforms and to strengthen integrated air defense and electronic warfare measures. The remarks highlighted ongoing investments in technology and tactics intended to safeguard airspace, protect information flows, and maintain a strategic edge in contested skies. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)