The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has successfully carried out another long-range attack on russian occupiers. This time, in occupied Crimea, Ukrainian drones attacked the Belbek airbase near Sevastopol. Although the exact type of weapon used was not specified, the drones' combat interface suggests it is likely the FP-2 from Fire Point.
The published footage shows damage to two Nebo-SVU radars, one 92N6 radar of the S-400 system, the Pantsir air defense system, and a MiG-31 fighter jet.
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The latter was seen being towed, indicating it is fully operational. Moreover, during such an operation, a pilot or technician must be present in the cockpit.
It is also noteworthy that the radar of the S-400 air defense system, despite being protected by a mesh fence, was damaged.
This is not the first time such a solution has been made. A few days ago, on the night of December 13, the Prymary unit of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence successfully struck targets on the occupied peninsula, reportedly destroying the 39N6 Kasta-2 radar and the 96L6 radar, which is part of the S-400 air defense system. Like the 92N6, the 96L6 was protected by a mesh fence.
At the same time, two successful strikes on radars protected in this manner clearly show that such protection is questionable. Moreover, when using the FP-2, even a premature detonation of a 100‑kg warhead just a few meters from the radar would not save it.
Using drones with powerful warheads can destroy targets effectively and keep them out of action for a long time, if they can be repaired at all. This applies to the two Nebo-SVU radars and the Pantsir system.
It should be noted that the FP-2 is structurally identical to the FP-1, which was cheap, mass-produced, and the most widespread deep strike drone. The only differences are the communication system and a smaller fuel load, which made it possible to double the warhead size.
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