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Ukraine strikes two Russian S-400 launchers in Bryansk region

Thu, September 17, 2026 - 13:36
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The strikes also targeted a drone facility, military depots, and troop concentrations
Ukraine strikes two Russian S-400 launchers in Bryansk region Russians failed to protect another Triumf system (photo: wikipedia.org)

On September 16 and 17, the Ukrainian Defense Forces carried out successful strikes on several key military facilities of the Russian forces, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

According to Ukrainian forces, two launchers of the S-400 surface-to-air missile system were hit near Vygonichi in the Bryansk region.

At the same time, in the Donetsk area, the Defense Forces struck a facility where enemy attack drones were stored, prepared for use, and launched.

In addition, logistics depots of the Russian forces were hit in Kurakhivka and Nova Marivka in the Donetsk region, as well as in Luhansk.

In Strilkove in the Kherson region and Druzhne in the Luhansk region, areas where enemy personnel were concentrated were hit.

"Operations against key military targets of the Russian aggressor are continuing," the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stressed.

What is known about Russia's S-400 air defense system:

  • The S-400 Triumf is a Russian long- and medium-range surface-to-air missile system.

  • Its primary purpose is to destroy aircraft, drones, and cruise missiles.

  • The system is also claimed to be capable of engaging certain ballistic targets.

  • The S-400 can simultaneously track multiple aerial targets and engage some of them.

  • The system includes radar stations, a command post, and launchers.

  • One launcher can carry up to four missiles, depending on their type.

  • The S-400 uses missiles with different ranges. Russia claims a maximum engagement range of up to 400 km against certain targets.

  • The system began entering service with the Russian military in 2007.

  • The S-400 is one of the key components of Russia's air defense system.

  • Russia deploys these systems not only on its own territory but also in occupied Ukrainian territories.

Ukraine's Security Service previously carried out powerful strikes on three Russian aircraft and three helicopters in Rostov.

In addition, the Russian army has a new plan for the Sumy and Donetsk regions.

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