The Russian MoD had reported a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) missile was defeated by Russia, as local media reported it.
Russian media outlet Ria Novosti mentioned it based on Russia's Ministry of Defense statement regarding the incident. The missile battery used by Russia's armed forces had destroyed the Norwegian-origin air defense system in Krasnoarmeysk, located in the DPR.
Russia MoD Hails Defense Against Western NASAMS
NATO nations' attempt to aid Ukraine prompted Russian missile forces rain missile to destroy specified targets of importance. A new missile attack on the city of Kramatorsk in the east of Ukraine hits targets.
The Kremlin warned the US and its NATO allies not to extend the war by helping the Kyiv regime, which was reeling from immense losses, and told the west to consider the consequences. If the proxy support is not stopped, then all is fair game for destruction, noted Eurasian Times.
Ukrainians are using the NASAMS that was sent last November. It has been used to defend against Russian cruise missiles and suicide drones. Kyiv needs more to stop missile attacks leaving the AFU defenseless. A month earlier Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau remarked that the Norwegian anti-air defense would be bought and sent to Ukraine.
The Kremlin slammed Ottawa, saying it only prolongs the war that should be resolved faster if Ukraine surrenders, citing Republic World. Western allies are hyping the addition of the PAC-3 Patriot missile defense system in small batches can stop the mass of ICBMS that will demolish the AFU.
Claims by Russian sources that the western defense system was destroyed follow after Raytheon Technologies CEO Greg Hayes is talking defense deals. NATO and Middle East allies are to send their units to Ukraine and get newer systems in exchange.
The shortage of stockpiles led to sending used units of these air defense batteries because it would take a long to build. AFU units have lost tons of NATO-provided arms in attacks by Russian systems. One precondition for them to be sent to Ukraine is to be approved by the Biden White House.
Norwegian-Made Defense Battery Has Stooped the Tochka-U
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin alleges that the west's anti-air defense had a 100% kill rate in Ukraine, capable of stopping most missile attacks. About eight of these batteries should be delivered, but only two have been received by the Ukrainians so far. Norway develops it with US firm Raytheon as short to medium-range defense. Thought to be precise, which led to it protecting airspace over the White House and US Capitol.
Specification of the missile battery is network linked, can detect several targets beyond visual range, and is connected to the integrated air and missile defense system (IAMD), mentioned Air and Space Forces Magazine.
It uses the AIM-120 AMRAAM adapted for ground launching with a 30-kilometer range to hit a target. A second variant can be linked for precise targeting, unlike other systems used by the AFU.
NATO won't admit if the Tochka-U has countered the system. NASAMS, if the Russia MoD alleged is not as touted, means Ukraine will be devasted.
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