russian forces have deployed the latest S-500 Prometheus air defense systems on the peninsula. This measure aims to enhance the defensive capabilities around crucial infrastructure and military assets, particularly near the Kerch Bridge, which connects Crimea to mainland russia.
However, according to Ukrainian Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk, this development may not significantly impact the overall situation. He pointed out that while the S-500 system is advanced, it lacks the capability to intercept modern weapons, such as the American ATACMS missiles, which Ukraine now has access to.
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Instead, russian forces appear to be relying on a strategy of numbers – placing multiple layers of air defenses in Crimea and around high-value targets. While this approach occasionally yields results, it has not prevented a series of recent attacks on the peninsula, raising questions about the effectiveness of these air defense systems against newer, more advanced missile threats.
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