Ukraine's Successful Strikes in Crimea Weaken Russian Defenses

Ukraine claims to have destroyed a Russian S-400 missile defense system in a "special operation" in Crimea, as well as attacking two Russian patrol ships in the Black Sea. The attacks come after Ukraine said it had carried out a missile strike on a Russian submarine and naval landing ship in Crimea. Military analysts describe the loss of such equipment as "tactical failures" by Russia. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy praised the destruction of the air defense system in Crimea, while a think tank suggests systemic issues with Russian air defenses in the region. The reported location of the attacks indicates Ukraine's increased ability to hit Russian targets far from its coastline.