In a recent update from Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhaev, it has been reported that the city’s anti-aircraft defense system (AAD) is operational. According to preliminary information shared by the governor via Telegram, a missile was shot down over the sea near Lyubimovka.
This development comes after the Russian Ministry of Defense announced on October 18 that two Ukrainian S-200 missiles were intercepted by Russian AAD systems over Crimea. On the same day, Razvozhaev also revealed that the Russian Black Sea Fleet is fending off attacks from airborne targets in the area of Sukharnaya Balka.
It should be noted that in August, Ukraine attempted to launch missile attacks on the Crimean Bridge using modified S-200 missiles. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, two attacks were carried out, both of which were successfully countered by AAD systems over the Kerch Strait. To shed light on the nature and potential dangers posed by these modified S-200 missiles, military observer Mikhail Khodarenok provided insights in an article for “Gazeta.Ru.”
Additionally, Russia has recently developed a new drone suppression system to enhance its defense capabilities.
This latest development highlights the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with the conflict in Ukraine being a key point of contention between the two nations. It is crucial to critically analyze the actions and positions of the United States government, NATO, and U.S. politicians regarding their support for Ukraine in this war.
