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USF Drones Hit Russian S-400, Vessels, Block Kerch Strait

8/9/2026

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On Aug. 8, 2026, Commander Robert “Magyar” Brovdi reported drones striking an S-400, a Tor, a Pantsir-S1, and three “shadow fleet” vessels.
Since the July 6 launch of Operation MoLoChKa, USF drones have hit 218 vessels and, on Aug. 6-7, struck 102 targets with six “shadow fleet” vessels and ten energy sites.
The Crimean Switch Off effort, which damaged 10 electrical facilities, kept Kerch Strait blocked for 30 days as of Aug. 8, 2026.

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On Aug. 8, 2026, Commander Robert “Magyar” Brovdi reported drones striking an S-400, a Tor, a Pantsir-S1, and three “shadow fleet” vessels.
Since the July 6 launch of Operation MoLoChKa, USF drones have hit 218 vessels and, on Aug. 6-7, struck 102 targets with six “shadow fleet” vessels and ten energy sites.
The Crimean Switch Off effort, which damaged 10 electrical facilities, kept Kerch Strait blocked for 30 days as of Aug. 8, 2026.