Defence Intelligence shows Magura naval drones with FPVs striking S-400 launchers in Crimea – video

Specialists from Group 13, a special unit within Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, struck two Russian S-400 Triumf air defence missile system launchers and an antenna used to control Orion UAVs in Crimea.

Source: Defence Intelligence of Ukraine

Details: According to Defence Intelligence, the operation was carried out in early August 2026. The agency also released footage showing the strike.

"To strike the occupiers' high-value targets, intelligence officers used Magura multi-purpose maritime platforms carrying FPV drones," Defence Intelligence said.

The agency noted that the Russian occupation forces' estimated losses as a result of the operation could amount to tens of millions of dollars.

Background:

• It was recently reported that in early August, Group 13 destroyed a Russian Pantsir-S1 air defence missile and gun system and a military crane in temporarily occupied Crimea.
• Group 13 used the latest Magura naval platforms to strike two Russian radar assets in occupied Crimea. The operation took place in late July 2026.

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