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Ukraine Strikes Three Russian Radars Guarding Strategic Baltic Oil Port as Ust-Luga Burns
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Ukrainian attack drones reportedly struck three Russian radar installations responsible for protecting the strategic Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga in Russia’s Leningrad region, according to Militarnyi on November 13, citing the Telegram channel Dosye Shpiona.
The channel released photographs showing the aftermath of the reported strikes against Russian air surveillance equipment deployed near the village of Myshino in the Leningrad region.
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Among the systems reportedly hit were a Nebo-SVU radar station, a Sopka-2 air surveillance radar complex, and a 40V6 mobile radar tower equipped with additional radar equipment.
Images of the site taken before the attack show a radar-transparent dome housing the Sopka-2 system. However, photographs published following the strike reveal that the dome is no longer present, while visible changes can also be observed at the positions of the other radar installations.
Debris recovered from the area suggests that Ukrainian forces may have used FP-1 long-range attack drones to carry out the operation, although the exact type of drone involved has not been confirmed.
𝗨𝗞𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗔’𝗦 𝗘𝗬𝗘𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗦𝗧. 𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗚
— OSINT Intuit™ (@UKikaski) November 13, 2026
1/2: Ukraine’s November 11 drone attack on Russia’s Leningrad region reportedly struck a radar reconnaissance position as well as the Ust-Luga oil export hub and a Buyan-M missile corvette.… pic.twitter.com/KpMPY5cuPY
On the same day, Ukrainian drones also struck an oil terminal at the nearby port of Ust-Luga, triggering a large-scale fire at the facility. Multiple hotspots were subsequently detected by NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS), which monitors thermal activity using satellite imagery.
The reported damage to the radar installations could affect Russia’s ability to monitor the airspace surrounding the strategically important port.
The Nebo-SVU is designed to detect and track aerial targets, including aircraft, cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles. Depending on the target’s flight altitude, the radar can reportedly detect fighter aircraft at distances of up to 380 kilometers (236 miles).
The Sopka-2 radar complex is used to monitor airspace and determine the coordinates and altitude of airborne objects. Its stated detection range extends up to 450 kilometers (280 miles).
Meanwhile, the 40V6 mobile tower is designed to elevate radar equipment above ground level, improving its ability to detect aircraft and drones operating at low altitudes.
Damage to these systems could create gaps in Russia’s radar coverage around Ust-Luga, potentially complicating efforts to detect incoming aerial threats.
Earlier, reports emerged that Russian air defenses may have accidentally shot down a Ka-52 Alligator and Mi-8 helicopters during a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Leningrad region overnight on November 11, reportedly killing both crew members.
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