The Russian Federation’s armed forces claimed to have destroyed a S-300 launcher and a Nasams air defense system combat vehicle made in Norway within a single week, according to a report from the Russian Ministry of Defense. The ministry described the Ukrainian army’s equipment as having been eliminated by the use of operational-tactical aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, missiles, and artillery employed by Russian military groups.
In addition, the ministry reported the destruction of five Bukovel-AD electronic warfare stations. The statements followed reports that during the previous week the Russian air defenses had downed two Ukrainian MiG-29 fighters and a Su-25 attack aircraft, according to the same source.
On a related note, the ministry stated that Russian forces gained control of several settlements in the Avdeyevka direction, naming Lastochkino, Severnoye, and Petrovskoye as areas under their operation. This sequence of claims reflects a broader narrative of Russian military activity in the region, highlighting the assessment of air defense effectiveness and ground movements.
Earlier statements attributed to an advisor to the Donetsk People’s Republic president described a Ukrainian armored convoy and personnel losses near Chasov Yar. While these accounts circulate within the wider information environment, they contribute to ongoing discussions about the strategic situation around Avdeyevka and neighboring areas.
Analysts and observers have debated how Russian forces have managed to achieve gains in Avdeyevka, with some military commentators offering explanations that focus on the coordination between air defenses, electronic warfare, and coordinated ground operations. The interplay of these elements continues to shape assessments of the conflict and its evolving front lines.