Since the destruction of the radar station in Crimea, Russia's tactics have become more cunning.

The most advanced radar station in Crimea was destroyed and Russian military tactics are becoming more sophisticated; attacking key points will become the norm.

The Ukrainian military (AFU) has destroyed Russia's most advanced radar station on the banks of the Yenisei River in Crimea, demonstrating Kiev's tactic of using counterattacks and sabotage as leverage in negotiations.

The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (GRU) said on August 8 that its special forces had carried out precision strikes in Crimea, successfully destroying Russia's most advanced radar station on the banks of the Yenisei River. A fire burned fiercely in the Crimean night sky.

The radar is a core component of Russia's state-of-the-art S-500 Prometheus high-altitude air defense system, capable of guiding and intercepting ballistic missiles and low-orbit satellites, and can be coordinated with Russia's existing S-400 system.

It is not possible to verify this information at this time, but if Kiev's information is correct, the loss of this radar system has seriously weakened Russia's air surveillance capabilities in Crimea, especially its ability to provide early warning of Ukrainian missile attacks.

It can be seen that this is part of Ukraine's counterattack campaign against Russian targets, showing that Ukraine's counterattack capabilities still exist, that Russia's efforts to completely destroy Ukraine's war potential have not been completely successful, and that the Russian military (RFAF) still has many weaknesses.

Although the RFAF basically took the initiative on the battlefield, they could not completely stop the Ukrainian counterattacks and sabotage. This campaign not only exposed the weaknesses of Russia's advanced equipment in real combat, but also proved that Ukraine's special operations capabilities still have the ability to strike deep.

Meanwhile, the RFAF General Staff’s replacement of a Russian field commander at a sensitive time could signal a fundamental change in RFAF military tactics. As the US-Russian talks concluded, the RFAF was making significant progress in the siege of Pokrovsk, and attacks on all fronts were proceeding smoothly.

However, a key Russian general was unexpectedly replaced when General Lapin, commander of the RFAF's Northern Group of Forces, announced his resignation for health reasons. General Lapin has extensive experience, but his record of commanding hundreds of thousands of troops, including the elite 20th Guards Army, is limited.

It can be seen that General Lapin's tactics were quite rigid, not liking to apply flexible tactics. He preferred direct attacks, using strong suppressive firepower from artillery and bombs, followed by tank assaults, similar to the tactics of the Soviet army in World War II.

While these tactics may seem brave, they proved inflexible in the current battlefield conditions, resulting in a heavy price for the RFAF. General Lapin also allowed the Ukrainian Army (AFU) to counterattack and retake several key areas, including Balakleya, Kupyansk, Izyum, and Kharkov.

More importantly, during General Lapin's tenure, Russian defensive blunders allowed the AFU to penetrate Kursk Oblast and occupy it for months. General Lapin certainly did not have much of a combat record, and his resignation for health reasons was good news for the RFAF.

It is reported that General Yevgeny Nikiforov will replace General Lapin as Commander of the Northern Army Group. General Yevgeny Nikiforov is a commander who is considered intelligent, decisive, and famous for his tactical acumen.

The current commander of the RFAF Northern Group, rose through the ranks from airborne platoon leader to airborne brigade commander, and then served as commander of the mechanized infantry division of the 35th Army, Far Eastern Military District. This makes him a highly experienced commander.

As a former paratrooper, General Yevgeny Nikiforov emphasized the need for flexibility in operations. In the current situation, the RFAF, although on the northern front of Ukraine, still holds the initiative, dominates the battlefield and has the conditions for flexible maneuvers, making this a great opportunity to maximize its advantages.

This change of command comes during a period of significant tactical adjustment for the RFAF, as it gradually abandons costly frontal assaults in favor of more flexible infiltration and surprise attack tactics. The RFAF now regularly employs “full penetration” tactics, in areas such as Pokrovsk.

This tactic of the RFAF is to use deep reconnaissance teams (usually 10-15 people), penetrate deep behind the Ukrainian lines, cut off supply lines and create chaos. This tactic is low cost and easy to execute, forcing the AFU to disperse its forces to protect the rear, weakening the frontline defense system.

Amidst the logistical stalemate, the RFAF finally came to its senses, and attacking key chokepoints would become the core of its tactics. Perhaps the RFAF's greatest tactical awakening was its recognition of the strategic value of its logistics system.

Since July 2025, the RFAF has quietly shifted its focus to Ukraine’s rail hubs and terminals. This “attack the junctions, break the arteries” strategy has been remarkably effective. It has forced Ukraine to use alternative transportation routes, which take significantly longer and cause more casualties. Some frontline combat brigades have faced ammunition shortages.

The battlefield is like a chessboard. The changes in the RFAF's command structure and tactical developments are quietly reshaping the very structure of war. The balance of victory and defeat in modern warfare often tilts toward the side that is better at disrupting the enemy's "war transformation mechanism".

The “logistical shortage” caused by Russian attacks on railway junctions poses a greater strategic threat to the AFU than the destruction of its tanks. As the RFAF’s Northern Group steps up its cross-border raids, Ukraine’s defenses will face unprecedented pressure from infiltration. (photo source Military Review, Rvvoenkory, Kyiv Post).

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