Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces carried out a series of coordinated drone strikes on May 20-21 targeting russian air defense systems, command posts, logistics infrastructure, and UAV-related facilities across temporarily occupied territories in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.
The strikes were announced by Major Robert Madyar Brovdi, who said Ukrainian drone operators successfully hit a broad range of high-value military assets.
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Among the most significant targets was a radar station belonging to the S-300V air defense missile system in the village of Shyroka Balka, Donetsk region. The strike reportedly also damaged a fuel tanker positioned near the radar, potentially affecting the system's operational sustainability. The S-300V is one of russia's more capable long-range air defense platforms, designed to intercept aircraft, cruise missiles, and ballistic threats.
Ukrainian drones also struck the Tor short-range air defense system in Zaporizhzhia region along with a semi-truck tractor unit. Tor system is widely used by russian forces to protect frontline troops and military infrastructure from drones and low-flying aerial threats, making it a frequent target for Ukrainian UAV operations.
Additional strikes targeted the BM-27 Uragan multiple launch rocket system near Zelenyi Hai, command-and-staff positions in Donetsk region, and workshops reportedly used for preparing or servicing russian unmanned aerial vehicles. The attacks suggest a continued Ukrainian effort to systematically degrade not only frontline firepower, but also the infrastructure supporting russian drone warfare.
According to the report, Ukrainian operators also struck a gathering site used for a meeting of russian 38th Brigade in Novoukrainka, Zaporizhzhia region. Another strike reportedly targeted a UAV unit command center in Selydove.
The operation further included attacks on a mobile fire group in Monakhove, logistics infrastructure in both Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, and even a port crane in temporarily occupied Berdiansk. While details on the crane strike were not disclosed, ports and related infrastructure have become increasingly important for russian military transport and supply operations in temporarily occupied south of Ukraine.
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