**Ukraine Destroys Russian Radar Station in Crimea**
On November 28, Ukraine’s military intelligence agency reported that it destroyed a high-value Russian radar station near the village of Kotovske in occupied Crimea. The exact details of the operation are not yet known.
The radar station, called Podlet, is a modern mobile system designed to detect air targets at low and extremely low altitudes. It is estimated to have cost around $5 million.
**Multiple Explosions Reported Across Crimea**
In recent days, there have been reports of multiple explosions across Crimea, with Russian proxies claiming to have downed Ukrainian missiles and drones. Ukraine has repeatedly targeted Russian military and industrial targets in the region during the ongoing war.
**Belarus Reports Russian Radar Destruction**
Interestingly, a similar radar system, also called Podlet, was destroyed on Belarusian government-owned property earlier this month. The system was located in the town of Naroulia, not far from the border with Ukraine.
**Global Reactions to Russia’s Actions**
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that his country’s military leadership is choosing targets in Ukraine to hit them with Oreshnik, which “saves lives and protects vital infrastructure”. However, other leaders have condemned Russian aggression. Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said, “It is and remains in our common interest to stop Russian aggression”.
**Russia Reports Attacks on Its Territory**
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) reportedly attacked two settlements in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai on November 28. Governor Veniamin Kondratiev claimed that the attacks occurred on his Telegram channel.
**Economic and Security Developments**
In other news, intelligence assessments have shown that a nuclear escalation is unlikely to result from easing restrictions on Ukraine’s use of U.S. weapons. The Federal State Statistics Service (RosStat) reported an increase in the consumer price index during the week of November 19-25.
The Biden administration may not be able to deliver promised multibillion-dollar aid to Ukraine before Donald Trump’s inauguration, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.