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In January 2026, Ukrainian forces inflicted notable losses on Russian air defense systems, beginning with a Tor-M2 destroyed near Shevchenko on January 1. On January 5, an S-300V radar was struck, followed by a Buk-M3 launcher on January 11.

Additional strikes included a Tor system, Tunguska, and P-18 radar, collectively degrading Russia's air defense capabilities. By January 20, the Borisoglebsk-2 electronic warfare system was hit, further impairing Russian communications. The month concluded with the destruction of a Tor-M1 system, highlighting the operational degradation of Russia's air defenses across occupied territories.