The Ukrainian General Staff reported an attack on Russian positions in the Kursk region during the night of November 24.
In this strike, Ukrainian forces reportedly destroyed the radar station of the S-400 Triumf system, one of Russia’s most advanced anti-aircraft and missile defense systems.
The loss of this radar is reportedly a major setback for Russia’s air defense capabilities.
According to Ukrainian officials, the destroyed unit was operating in a "ground-to-ground" mode, primarily targeting stationary ground locations. Ukrainian sources claim such operations often hit civilian areas near the border.
While the weapon used in this attack hasn’t been officially confirmed, unofficial reports suggest ATACMS missiles may have been involved, as noted by Bulgarian Military.
According to WP Tech, the S-400 radar in the Kursk region was part of one of the world’s most advanced air defense systems, developed by Russia's Almaz-Antey design bureau. This system can intercept aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles, with the capability to engage targets traveling up to 4.8 km/s.
Depending on the missile type, its range varies from 40 km with 9M96 missiles to over 400 km with 40N6E missiles.
However, the war in Ukraine has exposed weaknesses in the S-400 system.
Ukrainian forces, using modern Western weapons like MGM-140 ATACMS missiles, have destroyed several S-400 components.
The system has shown limitations, particularly against targets moving on steep trajectories, which challenges its effectiveness in modern combat scenarios.
