On August 9, Major Robert Brovdi reported a missile strike targeting an S-400 air defense system located in Gelendzhik, near the area widely recognized as the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Brovdi stated that the S-400 position had been operational the previous day, firing six missiles between 9:25 and 12:51. The officer further described that the position remained burning for several hours following the attack.
In addition to the missile strike, Ukrainian drones reportedly targeted four other Russian air defense assets. These systems were identified in various locations, including the “Tor” air defense system near Pudov in the Rostov region, and the “Pancir-S1” system near Yessisk in the Krasnodar region. Other struck radar systems included the “Podliot-K1” and “Kasta 2E2” near Golovatovka and Latonov in the Rostov region.
Reports also indicate that Ukrainian drone operators conducted activities in the Black Sea, extending the scope of the reported military operations. The combined reports detail sustained efforts to strike key Russian defensive infrastructure across multiple geographical locations. The incidents highlight coordinated actions targeting various layers of the Russian air defense network, ranging from fixed missile sites to radar installations.
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