Ukraine Destroys Russian S-400 Air Defense Systems in Crimea in Overnight Strike on July 25-26

According to Ukraine's Defense Intelligence, Ukrainian forces destroyed Russian S-400 air defense systems stationed in Crimea overnight on July 25-26, 2026. The operation targeted and struck an S-400 Triumf launcher and 96L6 radar unit deployed in the region, with video footage released by the Defense Intelligence agency showing a drone striking the target.

The Defense Intelligence noted that forces specifically tracked the S-400 system and attacked it at its combat deployment position. This operation came as Ukraine conducted a series of strikes on targets across Moscow, St. Petersburg, southern Russia, and Crimea.