Occupants in Crimea Struggle to Restore Air Defense System After Strikes by Defense Forces - Partisans
The partisan movement 'ATEŞ' has reported that the air defense system in Crimea is currently in its worst condition since the onset of the full-scale war, following a series of precise strikes by Ukrainian forces.
The partisan movement 'ATEŞ' has shared alarming updates via its Telegram channel, indicating that the air defense system (ADS) in Crimea is facing unprecedented challenges. According to an agent from 'ATEŞ', who is part of the Russian Aerospace Forces' air defense units, a series of targeted strikes by Ukrainian forces is systematically dismantling S-400 divisions and 'Pantsir' systems, leaving the occupiers unable to restore them in a timely manner.
The report highlights that the strikes have predominantly targeted those units responsible for air defense over the peninsula, particularly from Dzhankoy to Yevpatoria and Chornomorske. 'The positions we occupied a month ago no longer exist. They are simply gone - burned or abandoned,' the source from the partisan movement disclosed.
Furthermore, partisans noted that the Russian command is desperately trying to patch the gaps in the air defense system using any available means. This includes mobilizing individuals without proper military training, such as employees from local occupation administrations, into mobile air defense groups. 'They brought in people who previously sat in offices. They say: learn on the go,' the agent added.
In addition, partisans have swiftly relayed coordinates of new positions, routes of military equipment movement, and data regarding the personnel of Russian troops to the Ukrainian Defense Forces. This reflects an active collaboration between the partisan movement and Ukrainian forces, which could significantly impact the situation in the region.
It is worth noting that, according to information released by Ukrinform, the Russian air defense has proven incapable of protecting oil facilities on the peninsula from strikes by Ukrainian drones. This further underscores the challenges faced by Russian forces in Crimea and their inability to effectively respond to aerial threats.
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