Ukraine's Defense Intelligence have carried out another high-precision operation deep inside Crimea, further degrading russia's air defense and aviation capabilities on the peninsula. Operators of the Prymary elite special unit struck two critical russian assets overnight on December 4, 2025: the MiG-29 multirole fighter at the Kacha military airfield and the Irtysh airfield radar system near Simferopol.
The destruction of the MiG-29 aircraft marks a significant escalation in Ukraine's campaign against russian aviation infrastructure in Crimea. While Ukrainian strikes have previously focused on radar stations, S-300 and S-400 launchers, and logistical depots, the confirmed elimination of a combat aircraft demonstrates both improved reach and increased operational confidence.
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The MiG-29 is one of russia's most flexible fighter platforms in the region, used for air defense patrols, missile launch operations, and rapid reaction against Ukrainian drone incursions.
In parallel, the strike on the Irtysh radar system dealt another blow to Moscow's already strained situational awareness over the peninsula. The Irtysh system plays a role in tracking aircraft, managing airfield operations, and supporting the broader air defense network. Its loss complicates russian efforts to coordinate air activity from key Crimean bases.
As Defense Express previously reported, Ukraine's Defense Intelligence has published new evidence detailing the internal structure, component list, and industrial cooperation chain behind russia's 9M723 ballistic missile, the primary munition of the Iskander-M operational-tactical missile system.
The findings appear in the War&Sanctions portal, offering one of the most comprehensive breakdowns to date of the missile's manufacturing ecosystem.
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