On August 5, Ukrainian special forces carried out a powerful and strategic amphibious raid on one of the most vulnerable Russian radar sites in Ukraine. This critical mission was launched on the Tendrivska Spit, a narrow coastal strip in the eastern Kherson region. It resulted in the destruction of a Russian radar hub and important electronic warfare systems.
Amphibious Assault Wipes Out Key Russian Radar Installation
Ukrainian operatives crossed the Black Sea in rubber boats outfitted with machine guns, radars, and electronic warfare tools. These vessels, similar to those used by NATO special forces, allowed the team to approach silently. Once ashore, they quickly moved past unmanned Russian defenses and closed in on the target.
With night vision goggles and FPV drones feeding them real-time data, the soldiers closed in on their main objective — the destruction of the Russian Rosa radar system and the Zont electronic warfare station protecting it. These systems were essential for Russian forces to detect and block Ukrainian drones and vessels in the Black Sea.
After successfully striking their targets, the troops raised the Ukrainian flag and left behind a clear message before departing. This action not only neutralized a critical Russian radar station but also dealt a blow to the enemy’s ability to monitor and defend the coastline.
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Strategic Weaknesses of Russian Outposts Exploited
This successful attack was part of a broader plan to dismantle Russian coastal surveillance. The Tendrivska Spit has long been used by Russian forces to set up radar and jamming stations. These Russian radar outposts were important because they provided early warning and electronic blocking capabilities across a large part of the Black Sea.
However, their location made them easy targets. With little or no land connection to the mainland, Russia had to rely on boats to supply these positions. Ukrainian forces used this weakness to their advantage. In the weeks before the raid, they launched drone strikes on buildings used as Russian barracks and on boats delivering supplies.
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In one case, a Bayraktar drone was used to destroy a Russian boat delivering goods to the radar site. These hits weakened the outpost and made it even more vulnerable to the final raid. Despite repeated drone attacks, Russian forces continued to operate from the site, likely viewing these losses as acceptable.
Ukraine also carried out a similar operation in Pokrovske on the Kinburn Peninsula. A second Ukrainian flag was seen raised over this small settlement, suggesting that Russian outposts along the entire coast were being targeted and that other Russian radar positions could be next in line.
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With the Russian radar hub on Tendrivska Spit destroyed, Russian forces now face a serious challenge in monitoring Black Sea activity. These radar systems played a vital role in detecting Ukrainian drones, especially the low-flying FPVs used to strike valuable equipment.
The absence of functioning Russian radar leaves major gaps in Russia’s coastal defense. Ukrainian naval drones, strike platforms, and surveillance teams can now maneuver more freely without Russian forces tracking them. Recent footage further proves this shift in control of the Black Sea, showing Ukrainian forces attacking Russian-controlled drilling platforms.
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These platforms, used like floating command posts, had radar systems and air defense missiles. Ukrainian forces used drones to wipe out the defenders and then used the platforms to launch missiles at Russian aircraft. All of these actions show a consistent pattern of disabling Russian radar positions to gain freedom of movement in the air and sea.
The destruction of these systems has created uncertainty on the Russian side and revealed how exposed their technology can be when placed on narrow land strips or sea platforms. By removing the eyes and ears of the enemy, Ukraine has not only protected its drone fleets but also pushed open a new front in the ongoing Black Sea conflict.