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Ukraine Strikes Key Russian Defense Assets in Crimea

12/18/2025

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On December 18, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported strikes on key Russian air defense assets at Belbek Airfield in Crimea.
Using long-range drones, Ukrainian forces targeted two Nebo-SVU radar systems, a 92N6 radar, a Pantsir-S2 system, and a MiG-31 fighter jet.
The SBU states these actions significantly weakened Russian defense capabilities in the region.
Earlier, Ukraine's 412th Nemesis Brigade destroyed three surface-to-air missile systems in a coordinated attack.

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On December 18, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported strikes on key Russian air defense assets at Belbek Airfield in Crimea.
Using long-range drones, Ukrainian forces targeted two Nebo-SVU radar systems, a 92N6 radar, a Pantsir-S2 system, and a MiG-31 fighter jet.
The SBU states these actions significantly weakened Russian defense capabilities in the region.
Earlier, Ukraine's 412th Nemesis Brigade destroyed three surface-to-air missile systems in a coordinated attack.