Ukraine claims it hit 3 Russian air defense systems in Crimea

By Burc Eruygur

ISTANBUL (AA) - Ukraine claimed on Monday that it hit three Russian air defense systems in the Crimean Peninsula, which Moscow annexed in 2014.

A statement by the General Staff said defense forces carried out “successful” strikes against an S-400 air defense system near the town of Dzhankoi, and two S-300 air defense systems near the settlements of Chornomorske and Yevpatoria.

Alleging that none of the missiles launched by Ukraine were intercepted by Russian air defenses, the statement said S-300 and S-400 radars in the areas stopped working following the strikes.

It added that detonation of ammunition was noted in all three areas and losses were inflicted on Russia’s air defenses.