Ukraine Conducts Long-Range Strikes on Russian S-400 Battery and Black Sea Fleet
Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces executed a series of deep strikes into Russian-controlled territory between August 8 and 9, 2026. A long-range strike in Gelendzhik, Krasnodar region, destroyed an S-400 long-range air defense launcher on August 8. Overnight into August 9, Ukrainian drones targeted four additional air defense and radar installations in the Rostov and Krasnodar regions. Furthermore, strikes were reported against three vessels in the Black Sea, including an oil tanker and two bulk carriers associated with Russia's shadow fleet.
Date: August 9, 2026
Location: Krasnodar, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Source: UNITED24 Media