# Ukrainian Forces Hit Russian Radar And Command Sites In Crimea, Donbas *Friday, May 29, 2026 at 6:07 AM UTC — Hamer Intelligence Services Desk* **Published**: 2026-05-29T06:07:41.595Z (13h ago) **Category**: conflict | **Region**: Eastern Europe **Importance**: 7/10 **Sources**: OSINT **Permalink**: https://hamerintel.com/data/articles/5713.md **Source**: https://hamerintel.com/summaries --- **Deck**: Ukraine’s military reported on 29 May 2026 that it conducted a series of strikes in the night of 28 May against Russian radar, ammunition depots, logistics facilities, and UAV control points in occupied Crimea and Donetsk region. The operation targeted a key ST-68 air surveillance radar near Feodosia and multiple command sites. ## Key Takeaways - Ukraine reports striking a Russian ST-68 air surveillance radar near Feodosia in occupied Crimea during the night of 28 May 2026. - Additional targets included UAV control points near Kalynove and Novohrodivka in Donetsk region, as well as ammunition and logistics depots. - The operation aims to degrade Russian air defense, drone operations, and supply chains supporting front-line forces. - The strikes highlight Kyiv’s continued ability to hit high-value assets deep in occupied territory despite Russian air defenses. On 29 May 2026 at around 04:20 UTC, Ukraine’s General Staff released an assessment of strikes carried out during the night of 28 May against Russian military infrastructure in occupied territories. The report states that Ukrainian forces hit a ST-68 air surveillance radar near Feodosia in occupied Crimea, along with enemy UAV control points in the areas of Kalynove and Novohrodivka in Donetsk region. Ammunition and logistics storage sites and enemy command posts were also reportedly engaged. The ST-68 radar, designed for detecting and tracking aerial targets, is an important component of Russia’s layered air defense network over Crimea and adjacent regions. Damaging or destroying such a system can create temporary gaps in radar coverage, complicating Russian efforts to detect Ukrainian aircraft and long-range missiles. Feodosia’s location in eastern Crimea makes it particularly relevant for monitoring the northern Black Sea and land approaches from southern Ukraine. The reported strikes on UAV control points in Donetsk region target a different but equally critical aspect of Russian capabilities: the command-and-control infrastructure behind widespread drone use on the front line. Neutralizing or disrupting these nodes can reduce the volume and effectiveness of Russian reconnaissance and attack drone sorties, which have been a persistent threat to Ukrainian troops and civilian infrastructure. Key players include the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which are increasingly using long-range precision weapons and intelligence-driven targeting to degrade Russian C2 and air defense; Russian occupation and military authorities in Crimea and Donbas, responsible for maintaining local defense and logistics; and, indirectly, Western supporters of Ukraine whose supplied systems likely enable such operations. The significance of these strikes lies in their cumulative effect on Russia’s ability to sustain offensive and defensive operations. Attacks on radar, command posts, and depots are part of a broader Ukrainian effort to erode enabling capabilities rather than just front-line troops. If successful, this can lower Russian effectiveness across multiple sectors, create opportunities for localized Ukrainian counter-attacks, and increase the cost for Russia to hold occupied territories. From a strategic standpoint, hits in Crimea have disproportionate political and military impact. Crimea is central to Russian logistics, air operations, and naval posture in the Black Sea. Demonstrating that Ukrainian forces can reliably reach and damage high-value assets there reinforces Kyiv’s narrative that occupation is not secure and that continued resistance is viable. Regionally, the strikes also intersect with broader security concerns in the Black Sea, where Russian forces project power against both Ukraine and, indirectly, NATO members. Degrading Russian radar and command infrastructure may marginally reduce the intensity of air and missile threats to southern Ukraine and shipping routes, though likely only temporarily. ## Outlook & Way Forward In the short term, Russia is expected to attempt rapid repairs, relocate surviving radar and command assets, and possibly reinforce air defense and electronic warfare coverage around key nodes in Crimea and Donbas. Satellite imagery and follow-on reporting will be essential to confirm the extent of damage and any resulting degradation in Russian activity patterns. Ukraine will likely continue this strategy of targeting enablers, prioritizing radar, logistics hubs, and drone infrastructure. The pace and precision of such strikes will depend on the availability of long-range munitions, real-time targeting intelligence, and the survivability of launch platforms under Russian counter-pressure. Strategically, the continued reach into Crimea will factor into any future negotiations or ceasefire discussions, reinforcing Kyiv’s leverage by demonstrating that occupation carries a sustained military cost. Analysts should watch for changes in Russian air operations out of Crimean airfields, adjustments in drone activity in Donetsk region, and any visible relocations of high-value command or radar systems. The trajectory suggests a prolonged contest of attrition focused as much on infrastructure and enabling systems as on front-line positions.