Ukrainian defenders continue to demonstrate ingenuity and resilience on the battlefield by employing cost-effective methods to shoot down advanced кussian cruise missiles. Mobile air defense units, equipped with MANPADS like the Igla system and even heavy machine guns mounted on pickup trucks, are proving highly effective against missiles such as the Kh-101 and Kalibr.
The 114th Tactical Aviation Brigade recently shared remarkable footage showcasing these innovative tactics. The video highlights how these portable and adaptable systems can successfully neutralize russian missile threats, emphasizing Ukraine’s ability to counter high-tech weaponry with comparatively inexpensive measures.
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This morning’s attacks by russia targeted critical energy and transportation infrastructure in Ukraine’s western, central, and southern regions. Cities including Stryi, Burshtyn, Kremenchuk, Odesa, and areas in Kyiv and Kharkiv regions were hit. Despite the scale of the assault, Ukraine’s air defense intercepted 81 of the 94 missiles launched, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
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