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Ukraine Uses ATACMS Missiles To Hit And Destroy S-400 System Near Kursk, Marking A New Escalation In The Conflict.
In the latest chapter of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, a high-impact attack has made the effectiveness of ATACMS missiles clear. On Sunday, Ukrainian armed forces struck an S-400 air defense system near the city of Kursk, on Russian territory. The action used cluster munitions, causing significant damage and exposing limitations of the renowned Russian system.
The released images show the radar station of the S-400 practically destroyed. Ukrainian sources reported that the system was operating in “ground-ground” mode, used to attack Ukrainian ground targets in recent weeks.
ATACMS Missiles Are A Technical Challenge For Defense Systems
This detail highlights how the S-400s, widely considered among the best air defense systems in the world, have been facing difficulties against ATACMS missiles. With speeds of up to Mach 3 and a low radar signature, the ATACMS are a technical challenge for systems like the S-400.
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Since the beginning of the Russian invasion in February 2022, Ukraine has conducted at least five successful attacks against components of the S-400. This new attack in Kursk occurs in the context of the easing of restrictions by the United States, allowing Ukraine to use long-range weaponry, such as the ATACMS missiles, within Russian territory.
Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles
The American authorization, which also includes the use of Storm Shadow cruise missiles, has already resulted in several impactful operations. The Russian response came quickly: the country introduced the hypersonic Onik missile, capable of reaching speeds of Mach 10 and causing large-scale destruction.
However, the destruction of a high-value strategic asset like the S-400 on Russian soil increases tensions and could lead to new retaliations from the Kremlin.
This episode highlights the growing complexity of the conflict and the technological advancements involved. The ATACMS missiles, now a central element on the battlefield, challenge even the most advanced defenses, such as the S-400, and indicate that the war may be entering a new phase of escalation.
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