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Ukraine destroys air defences guarding Putin’s holiday home
Yahoo • • world
Key Points:
- Ukrainian drones targeted and severely damaged an S-400 missile launch pad near Vladimir Putin's "Putin's Palace" residence in Gelendzhik, southern Russia, which is used to defend the complex from long-range attacks.
- The S-400 system had been repurposed by Russia to launch missiles at Ukrainian cities, including six missiles fired on August 8, amid Moscow’s shortage of Patriot interceptors.
- The luxurious palace, reportedly costing up to £1 billion and featuring numerous extravagant amenities, is protected by a large security buffer and no-fly zone, but Putin rarely visits due to drone strike risks.
- Ukraine’s military intelligence also reported strikes on two other S-400 launchers and a drone control antenna in occupied Crimea, with losses estimated in the tens of millions of dollars.
- Russia faces ongoing difficulties defending against near-nightly Ukrainian drone attacks, including a recent assault that killed at least 13 people and targeted critical infrastructure, while Moscow rejects calls for ceasefire negotiations.
