The residence known as "Putin's Palace," located on Cape Idokopas near Gelendzhik, may have lost part of its air defense systems after a series of Ukrainian strikes. This is reported by *The Moscow Times*, which is [cited](https://nypost.com/2026/08/11/world-news/ukraine-strikes-leave-putins-1-5b-black-sea-palace-unprotected-report/) by the *New York Post*. According to the publication, on August 7, the Volna Kupol Garant electronic warfare complex, designed to suppress satellite communications, including the Starlink system used by the Ukrainian military, was hit. After that, it is claimed that Ukrainian drones managed to attack nearby S-400 anti-aircraft systems. Military analyst Yan Matveev stated that satellite images indicate the destruction of at least one launch unit, resulting in the residence being less protected from potential new attacks. As noted by *The Moscow Times*, the strike on the S-400 was carried out on August 9. According to Ukrainian sources, the system burned for several hours after being hit. The residence on the Black Sea gained widespread notoriety after an investigation by Alexei Navalny published in 2021. The film claimed that the complex, covering about 190,000 square feet, includes a theater, an ice arena, vineyards, a casino, and other facilities. Vladimir Putin has repeatedly denied owning this property. There has been no official confirmation from Russian authorities regarding the destruction of the air defense systems. The reports are based on publications from *The Moscow Times*, statements from the Ukrainian side, and assessments from independent analysts, making it impossible to verify all details amid the ongoing conflict.
