Bad news for Trump as Russia's S-400 air defence systems are not letting America's best missiles touch Russian fighter jet in Ukraine, they are now...
S-400 air defence systems update: In a massive development in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Russia has reportedly created a strong shield around its Su-35 fighter jets in Ukraine by deploying advanced ground-based air defense systems. According to media reports, the S-400 air defence systems of Russia is acting as a shield for the Su-35 fighter jets in Ukraine, intercepting Ukrainian air defense missiles, including the US-supplied Patriot missile, which are deemed as one of the best missiles of the world.
Due to the safety provided by the shield, the missiles are destroyed before they can reach Russian aircraft, allowing Russian fighter jets to operate more safely and strike deep into Ukrainian territory. How S-400 air defence system is protecting Russia?
Due to the security , Russian jets are carrying out missions more effectively, especially in eastern Ukraine where they have inflicted heavy damage to the West. According to media reports, the S-400 air defence system is proving to be a major challenge for Ukraine, intercepting incoming missiles at high speed, reducing the effectiveness of US-supplied Patriot and Soviet-era S-200 systems. How S-400 air defence system is destroying US missiles?
Readers should note that the US and several other NATO countries have supplied Ukraine with American MIM-104 Patriot and Soviet S-200 systems, which have been protecting Ukraine against high-flying Russian fighter aircraft and missiles. Capable of shooting down enemy fighter planes, helicopters and drones at altitudes of 200 to 300 km, the systems have been highly useful for Ukraine. Story highlights: Russia has build strong shield around its fighter jets with S-400 air defence systems.
The S-400 air defence systems have destroyed the missile attacks of Ukraine.
The air defence system has also destroyed the US-supplied Patriot missiles.
The air defence system has allowed Russian fighter jets to operate more safely.
According to Russian defense reports, the Russian S-400 air defense units are actively destroying Ukrainian and Western-made anti-aircraft missiles aimed at their jets, forcing Ukraine to think twice before using its US-supplied Patriot missiles. Notably, the success of the S-400 air defence systems from Ukraine is a good news for India as uses the same technology.
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