Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces claim they struck the radar of a Russian S-400 “Triumph” air-defense system in occupied Crimea on the night of September 30, according to a statement posted on X.com by bayraktar_1love. In a separate development, EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos stated in Uzhhorod that Ukraine has “done its homework” on national minorities, expressing hope that the first cluster of EU accession talks could soon open. Kos made these remarks after visiting Hungarian and Slovak schools, as reported by NOELreports. The claim of the S-400 radar system strike in Crimea comes amidst ongoing conflict and drone activity previously reported in regions including Sumy and Volgograd. While specific details on the timing of the Crimea operation within the reporting window were not provided, it occurred on the night of September 30. Commissioner Kos’s comments in Uzhhorod indicate progress in Ukraine's efforts to meet EU accession criteria, particularly concerning the rights of national minorities. The European Council's approval is now awaited for the opening of the first cluster of accession talks.
