Ukrainian forces take down Russia’s pricey air‑defence “monster” in Kursk
The 200‑million‑dollar S‑400 “Triumf” goes from sky‑watcher to ground‑cruiser and ends up on the scrap heap
The Ukrainian Armed Forces said that early Sunday morning they smashed a top‑tier Russian air‑defence system right in the Kursk region. The target was an S‑400 “Triumf” radar station—one of the fancy and expensive (about $200 million) weapons that Russia uses to spot and shoot down air attacks.
What made this hit all the more surprising was that the S‑400 had been switched from its usual sky‑watching job to a ground‑to‑ground fire‑mode, firing off missiles at land targets. Apparently, the 1490th anti‑aircraft missile regiment decided to give the system a “new life” as a sort of land‑battle buddy. But as the Kyiv Post reports, the Ukrainian forces managed to bring the whole operation to a halt.
- Cost of the S‑400: Roughly $200 million – the Russian version of the US’s famous Patriot system.
- Current use in Ukraine: Ukrainian cities are already using the Patriot for protection while the Russians rely on the S‑400 to try and ward them off.
- Targeted areas: Civilian structures and local residents in the front‑line regions get hit most often by Russian strikes.
In short, a massive, expensive air‑defence system that was meant to guard the skies was turned into a home‑grown land attack and then snuffed out by Ukrainian ingenuity. The side lines say it’s a reminder that innovation can outmaneuver even the fattest of gear.
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What’s Happening in Kursk
- Ukrainian Advance: On August 6, the Ukrainian Armed Forces pushed into the Kursk region, taking control of roughly 1,376 km².
- Russian Counter‑Offensive: Russia launched waves of assaults and has reclaimed about 40% of that territory.
- Troop Numbers: Reports say Russia deployed approximately 59 000 soldiers across Kursk during the Ukrainian incursion.
- Current Control: Ukrainian commanders now hold roughly 800 km² of land, vowing to defend it as long as it makes military sense.
Heads‑up from Military Sources
One senior officer on Ukraine’s General Staff revealed the rapid changes: “At the peak, we had 1,376 km², but now the battlefield is smaller because the enemy is pushing back hard.” He underscored a strategic view—hold the territory for as long as it remains viable.
Zelensky’s Calculated Concerns
President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Putin might aim to recapture Kursk by January 20, coinciding with Donald Trump’s inauguration as the new Ukrainian President.
The Kursk Dilemma
Since World War II, Kursk has never faced foreign occupation—until now. This unprecedented situation has enraged the Russian leadership, fueling the conflict’s intensity.
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