Ukraine Sets a Trap for Russia’s S-400 Triumf Air Defense Battery in the Black Sea — Then BLEW It Up

In this video, we break down a simulated Ukrainian multi-layer drone strike against a Russian S-400 Triumf air-defense battery near Gelendzhik on the Black Sea coast.

The operation begins with FP-1 long-range UAVs forcing their way through Russia’s defensive network. A Buk-M3 battery shoots down several drones, while an Su-35 is redirected to intercept the survivors with R-37M missiles and its 30 mm cannon. But the FP-1s continue flying extremely low over the Black Sea, using multiple approach angles and sea clutter to complicate radar tracking.

At 05:27, one FP-1 reaches the S-400 position and strikes the 96L6E surveillance radar. That attack is only the first stage.

Waiting offshore, a network of Magura V5 unmanned surface vessels launches a second wave of FPV drones from just miles off the Russian coast. Acting as floating communication relays, the Maguras allow Ukrainian operators to guide the FPVs toward the most valuable components of the battery.

The FPVs then converge on the 92N6E Grave Stone fire-control radar, a 5P85SE2 launcher, and finally the 55K6E command post. Instead of trying to destroy every missile and vehicle, the attack systematically targets the S-400’s detection, tracking, engagement, and command chain.

The result is a battle in which Russia’s Buk-M3, Su-35, patrol boats, radar crews, and ground troops are all forced to respond to different threats at the same time—while the smallest attack drones close in on the most critical components.

Which part of the operation was most decisive: the FP-1 opening wave, the offshore Magura network, or the direct strikes on the S-400 radars and command post?

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Above all, we hope the lessons from this war ultimately contribute to a lasting and secure peace for Ukraine.