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Ukrainian special forces destroy Russian missile equipment and radar in Kursk region

Ukrainian special forces destroy Russian missile equipment and radar in Kursk region Photo: Ukrainian Special Operations Forces destroyed equipment for Iskander missiles (armyinform.com.ua)
Author: Liliana Oleniak

On the night of October 4, Ukrainian Special Operations Forces, together with the Chernaya Iskra rebel movement, launched a precision strike against Russian equipment in the Kursk region, according to Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Joint actions by one of the Special Operations Forces units and the Chernaya Iskra rebel movement destroyed a transport and loading vehicle for the Iskander missile system.

The strike took place near the village of Ovsyannikovo, Kursk region, Russia.

This vehicle was used to transport, load, and prepare missiles for launch, which were launched from Ukrainian territory.

The Special Operations Forces and representatives of Chernaya Iskra also destroyed the 1L122 Garmon radar station. The radar station was on duty near the village of Nizhniy Reutets, Kursk region, Russia.

The small-sized radar station was designed to detect and track air targets and provide further target designation.

"The Special Operations Forces of Ukraine continue to inflict 'a thousand cuts' on the enemy, bringing it closer to offensive and strategic collapse. Special Operations Forces: Always beyond the limit!" the military emphasizes.

Situation on front

There were 154 combat engagements on the front during the period from November 4 to 5.

Russians are attacking in 12 directions. In the morning, the General Staff provided a detailed description of the situation in each direction of the front.

Over the past day, the Russian losses amounted to 900 troops.

Ukrainian soldiers also destroyed 3 tanks, 3 armored combat vehicles, 24 artillery systems, 2 air defense systems, 398 tactical-level unmanned aerial vehicles, and 70 units of the Russian automotive equipment.