Ukraine strikes Russian radar sites, bases, and warehouses in occupied Donetsk region
Photo: The Ukrainian Armed Forces' Special Forces struck a number of Russian targets (Getty Images)
Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck PRV-16 and P-18 radar stations, as well as Russian warehouses and deployment sites in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region.
Operators from the 1st Separate Unmanned Systems Center struck 2 Russian radar stations:
- PRV-16 – a radar altimeter used to determine the altitude of air targets and guide enemy air defense systems.
- P-18 – a meter-band radar station used for early detection of air targets, including aircraft, cruise missiles, and drones.
In addition to the radars, operators struck a fuel and lubricants depot, an ammunition depot, and temporary Russian deployment sites. The operations were conducted in coordination with the Center for Deep Strikes of the Unmanned Systems Forces.
Unmanned Systems Forces struck a PRV-16 radar, a P-18 radar, enemy depots, and deployment points
— Unmanned Systems Forces (@usf_army) May 12, 2026
Operators of the 1st Separate Center of the Unmanned Systems Forces struck a PRV-16 radar and a P-18 radar in the Donetsk region.
The PRV-16 is a radar altimeter used to determine… pic.twitter.com/8fFBpVxk49
"As a result, Russia is losing its ability to control airspace, defend critical facilities, and ensure the stability of its units on the front lines," the USF emphasizes.
Strikes on Russian rear areas
Ukrainian troops regularly deliver effective strikes against Russian military facilities both at sea and deep in the rear. In particular, the Russian missile ship Karakurt, which carries Kalibr cruise missiles, was struck in the port of Primorsk.
In addition, units of the Unmanned Systems Forces carried out a series of precision strikes on air defense systems and command and control facilities of the Russian army in the Donetsk, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Ukrainian drones also flew 1,700 km to the Shagol airfield and destroyed four Russian aircraft (Su-34s and Su-57s). A single Su-34 costs $35–50 million, while an Su-57 costs $100–120 million.
