Ukrainian forces strike Russian Tor air defense, S-300 radar and command posts
Photo: The Ukrainian Armed Forces struck Russian air defense systems and command posts in the temporarily occupied territories (Getty Images)
On the night of March 16, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck Russian air defense systems and command posts in the temporarily occupied territory, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
"As part of efforts to reduce the Russian aggressor's offensive capabilities, our units have struck Russian air defense systems and command posts," the statement reads.
According to Ukraine's General Staff, a TOR-M1 anti-aircraft missile system was struck in the Korobkino area (temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk region) and another TOR system near Balashivka (temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region).
In addition, a radar station belonging to the S-300 air defense system was damaged in the Chervonyi area (temporarily occupied territory of the Donetsk region).
Ukrainian Defense Forces also attacked Russian command posts.
In particular, strikes on command and observation posts were recorded in the areas of Stepne (occupied territory of Donetsk region) and Bahate (occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region).
The extent of the damage inflicted and Russian losses are being clarified.
"Combat operations are ongoing," Ukraine's General Staff adds.
TOR and TOR-M1
The TOR anti-aircraft missile system is a short-range air defense system designed to protect ground forces from air attacks at altitudes ranging from 10 meters to 10 kilometers.
The system’s key feature is its complete autonomy: a single combat vehicle is capable of independently detecting, tracking, and destroying targets, including cruise missiles, guided bombs, and drones.
The upgraded version of the TOR-M1 is distinguished by its ability to simultaneously engage two targets instead of one, has higher strike accuracy, and enhanced protection against electronic jamming.
Thanks to its tracked chassis, the system has high mobility and can operate directly in the combat zone, protecting targets within a radius of up to 12–15 kilometers.
Ukrainian Armed Forces' strikes on Russian targets
In recent days, the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck the Protivnik radar, the Parol radar, and an S-400 Triumph air defense system launcher in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Before that, Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck the Iskander systems from which Russia planned to launch missiles at Ukraine.
Ukrainian Flamingo missiles also struck one of the Russian army’s largest ammunition storage sites.
