Russian radar unit attacked in Crimea – social media

Russian radar unit attacked in Crimea – social media

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In temporarily occupied Crimea, a unit of Russia’s 3rd Radio-Technical Regiment was reportedly attacked in the mountains above Lazurne.

According to the Telegram channel Krymskyi Veter, as cited by Ukrinform, five explosions were heard in Alushta, followed by a fire in the mountainous area above Lazurne, within the Kastel Nature Reserve. The site houses Russian military unit 85683-L, a subdivision of the 3rd Radio-Technical Regiment, identifiable by a prominent radar installation enclosed in a white dome.

Read also: Ukrainian SOF destroy Russian radar at Saky airfield

As Ukrinform previously reported, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR) forces struck two Russian Mi-8 helicopters at an airbase in Crimea, as well as a military tugboat.

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