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Ukrainian forces strike Russian radars, air defenses, and communications equipment

Thu, May 14, 2026 - 16:10
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Targets in the occupied territories of Ukraine and in Russia
Ukrainian forces strike Russian radars, air defenses, and communications equipment Photo: The Ukrainian Armed Forces have struck key Russian targets (Getty Images)

Yesterday, May 13, and overnight on May 14, units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck many key Russian targets, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

As a result of Ukrainian military operations, a Tor air defense missile system was struck in the Stary Oskol area, and a Yastreb counter-battery radar station was struck in the Novosyolovka area of the Belgorod region of Russia.

In addition, a Russian Redut-2US mobile communications complex in the Frolivske area of the Donetsk region was struck, as well as a Russian communications node in Kinski Rozdory, Zaporizhzhia region.

A Russian logistics depot in Perevalne in the temporarily occupied territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and a Russian repair unit in Hromivka, Kherson region, were also struck.

"The Ukrainian Defense Forces continue systematic efforts to degrade Russia’s capabilities in the areas of troop command and control, air defense, logistics, and technical support," Ukraine's General Staff notes.

Strikes on Russian targets

On May 12 and during the night of May 13, units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal in the town of Volna, Krasnodar region. A fire broke out at the facility.

On May 8, the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out a large-scale attack on strategic targets in Russia and the occupied territories. An oil refinery in Yaroslavl, fuel depots, and air defense systems were targeted.

Additionally, on May 3 and during the night of May 4, the Ukrainian Defense Forces launched a series of strikes against Russian targets in the temporarily occupied territories.

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