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international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

Ukraine's Missile Makeover: Targeting Russia's Arsenal

Ukraine is reportedly repurposing the Soviet-era S-200 surface-to-air missile system to strike inside Russia, according to UK intelligence. The 36-foot-long missile system, weighing 7.5 tons, was previously used for air defense but has now been retired and repurposed for ground attacks. There have been increasing reports of A-5 GAMMON missiles, which are part of the S-200 system, striking Russia. The strikes inside Russian territory are seen as strategically significant, putting pressure on Russia to improve its air defenses.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#air-defense #ground-attack #international-relations

military-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Ukraine Modernizes Military Arsenal with Vintage Soviet Deep-Strike Missile"

The Ukrainian air force may be repurposing obsolete S-200 surface-to-air missile systems as ground-attack weapons, potentially replacing their dwindling stockpile of Tochka ballistic missiles. While there is no official confirmation, the conversion is not unprecedented, as Russian forces have been using newer S-300 missiles for ground attacks. The S-200, developed in the 1960s, has a range of up to 190 miles and can reach altitudes of 130,000 feet. By modifying the guidance system, the Ukrainians could potentially extend the missile's range for ground attacks. This could provide a temporary solution until Ukraine receives more modern long-range rockets from its allies.

via Forbes|

#ground-attack #military-technology #missile-conversion

conflict2 years ago•0 min saved

Ukraine intercepts Russian cruise missiles.

Ukrainian forces claim to have successfully shot down a barrage of Russian cruise missiles and repelled a ground attack in the eastern part of the country, as Ukraine's push to recapture occupied territories slows down.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#conflict #ground-attack #military