17 APR 2026
UkraineZaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine

Ukraine destroys Russian Kasta radar in Zaporizhzhia

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 23:08 UTC · 1 source

Ukrainian forces have destroyed a Russian 35N6 'Kasta' radar station in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The system, valued at approximately $60 million, provided airspace monitoring and target tracking capabilities, including detection of low-altitude targets for air defense. The 23rd Separate Brigade 'Khortytsia' claimed responsibility for the strike, releasing video footage of the operation. This represents a significant loss for Russian air defense capabilities in the region.

Key Details
35N6 'Kasta' radar station
Value: ~$60 million
Unit: 23rd Separate Brigade 'Khortytsia'
Sources
TW@EuromaidanPressview3h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 23:08 UTC · First reported: 3h ago