The Russian “hypersonic” Kinzhal missile flew to destroy the Patriot air defense system, but was itself destroyed.
Russia, during the night attack on Kyiv on May 4, tried to destroy the American Patriot system with the help of the Kinzhal missile, which in the Russian Federation is called “hypersonic”. Instead, the Ukrainian military intercepted the Dagger using the same Patriot air defenses. This was reported by CNN, citing unnamed US officials.
It was noted that the Russians picked up the signals emitted by the Patriot, allowing them to target the system with a Kinzhal missile.
“Ukrainian air defenses fired multiple Patriot missiles at different angles to intercept the Russian missile, showing how quickly they learned to use the powerful system,” the US official said.
The Patriot Missile System has a powerful long-range proximity target detection radar, making it a powerful air defense platform capable of intercepting ballistic missiles. But the radar radiation needed to detect distant threats also allows the enemy to see the battery and locate it.
It will be remembered, on May 4, the media reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine for the first time successfully intercepted Russia’s “hypersonic” Kh-47 Kinzhal missile.
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Source: korrespondent
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