Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces disable Russian Su-33 and MiG-29 jets in Krasnodar
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) conducted a massive drone operation targeting military infrastructure across southern Russia and occupied Crimea. The strike successfully hit Su-33 and MiG-29 fighter jets near Vityazevo in Krasnodar Krai. Additionally, the operation destroyed eight radar systems, including two Nebo-U and two Kasta 2E2 units, and targeted an S-400 battalion in Gelendzhik. The USF confirms 14 total assets were struck to systematically degrade Russian air defense and aerial reconnaissance capabilities.
Date: August 23, 2026
Location: Krasnodar Krai, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: Ukrainska Pravda