A secret Ukrainian special forces unit, known as the “ghost” team for their stealth, has successfully taken out two significant Russian radar stations and a missile launcher in eastern Donbas. The operation aimed to hinder Russian advancements in the region by disabling key components of Moscow’s anti-aircraft defense system.
The destruction of these air defense assets not only weakens Russia’s military capabilities but also paves the way for Ukraine to launch more potent strikes against Russian industrial and energy facilities. Additionally, a Russian troop-carrying vehicle was eliminated in a drone strike orchestrated by Ukrainian special forces, diverting attention from frontline assaults by Moscow’s troops.
Dubbed a “bonus” by Ukrainian intelligence agencies, the destruction of the troop carrier was an unexpected success during the drone operation. Meanwhile, Russian forces are reportedly making incursions into the besieged city of Pokrovsk, raising concerns about deeper Russian penetration into Ukraine.
Recent reports suggest that Russian drone teams are targeting civilians in eastern Ukraine to drive them from their homes. The Ukrainian Main Intelligence Directorate confirmed that their special operations unit, known as Prymary (“Ghosts”), carried out the recent attack in the occupied Donbas region.
Ukraine’s strategy has focused on neutralizing Russia’s ground-to-air defense systems to effectively strike Moscow’s industrial infrastructure. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed that Ukrainian-made long-range weapons have significantly impacted Russian oil refining capacity. However, Ukraine seeks additional foreign financial support to ramp up production of these weapons.
With oil exports funding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries are aimed at disrupting Moscow’s economic resources. The U.S. and the European Union have imposed sanctions to curtail Russia’s oil and gas revenues. Despite international efforts for peace, the conflict seems far from resolution, with the Kremlin unwilling to compromise.
In response to Russian aggression, U.S. President Donald Trump announced sanctions targeting Russian oil giants, further escalating tensions. Efforts to reduce Russian oil imports by major customers like China and India are crucial in weakening Moscow’s financial capabilities.
Ukraine’s military strategy includes hitting Russia’s energy sector to undermine Putin’s financial resources for the war. The country has been actively targeting Russian radar and missile systems, inflicting significant damage on Russian military infrastructure. The “Ghost” unit has notably dismantled several radar stations, demonstrating its effectiveness in disrupting Russian defenses.
