Was Russia’s S-500 System Destroyed By Ukraine’s ATACMS Missiles?

In a dramatic development, Ukraine reportedly struck Russia's state-of-the-art $600 million S-500 missile defense system using ATACMS missiles. This marks a significant moment in the conflict, showcasing Ukraine's growing military capabilities and tactical boldness. If confirmed, this strike could represent a major setback for Russia, highlighting vulnerabilities in its advanced defense technology. The incident underscores the escalating tensions and the evolving nature of modern warfare between the two nations.

On the afternoon of Friday, June 28, posts appeared on pro-Ukraine Telegram and X accounts claiming that an S-500 anti-missile complex had been hit with cluster-munition-filled ATACMS missiles.

The bloggers couldn't agree on whether one or more of the system's pieces, such as missiles, launchers, or related radar, had been hit.

The Ukrainian military blogger "Military News" stated on X that the entire complex worth $600 million was damaged in the attack, while NOE...

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