Ukrainian Forces Destroy $15 Million Russian Radar and Pantsir-S1 Air Defense System in Crimea.

Frontline Combat Operations on May 29

According to UATV: On May 29, the frontline saw 60 combat engagements, indicating an escalation in hostilities. Ukrainian forces struck key enemy assets in Crimea, including the destruction of a radiotransparent dome housing an ST-68 radar system in Feodosia. Additionally, a Pantsir-S1 surface-to-air missile system, valued at approximately $15 million, was eliminated.

Over the past 24 hours, 960 Russian occupiers were killed, marking a significant achievement for the Ukrainian military. Total Russian army losses since the start of the invasion have exceeded 1,361,000 personnel. During the same period, Ukrainian forces destroyed:

• two Russian tanks,
• 11 armored vehicles,
• 28 artillery systems,
• two multiple rocket launchers,
• 324 units of automotive equipment.

Military Expert Assessments

According to military experts, the objective of expanding the so-called buffer zone in the Kharkiv and Sumy regions, as well as penetrating 20-25 km deep into Ukrainian territory from Russia, was not achieved. This information was reported by military expert Oleksandr Musienko.

Ukrainian forces are currently focusing their main attacks on Pokrovsk, Huliaipole, and Crimea. The destruction of enemy equipment, including the ST-68 radar and the Pantsir-S1 air defense system, underscores the effectiveness of Ukrainian operations against Russian aggressors.

These events highlight the ongoing intensity of combat in eastern Ukraine, where Ukrainian troops are working to hold positions and strike strategically important enemy targets. The elimination of Russian hardware and heavy occupier casualties emphasizes the success of Ukrainian missions, though the situation remains tense. Experts note that Russian plans to expand control remain incomplete, which could signal potential shifts in tactics for both sides in the coming days.