UK Storm Shadow missiles flew unhindered over the S-400

In an astonishing incident captured on video, the Russian navy’s personal S-400 [or possibly the S-300] air protection system skilled a dramatic failure in occupied Crimea. This unique footage shows Storm Shadow missiles swerving unimpeded over the Russian air protection programs, unable to be intercepted. This outstanding video was printed on the “Spy File” Telegram channel on February 6. 

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The report claims that this footage, captured on January 31 in occupied Crimea, tells a distinctive story. As a reminder, on that very same day, a thunderous missile assault launched by Ukraine struck Belbek airport on the peninsula, which homes Russian navy plane. Fascinatingly, within the video, these missiles glide easily over the S-400 anti-aircraft missile programs. The background echoes with the hysterical laughter of Russian navy personnel, his eyes monitoring the Storm Shadow missiles as he spews profanity. 

In keeping with the knowledge posted, the missile’s goal was Belbek airport, additional anticipated to strike the command hub of the thirty eighth Fighter Aviation Regiment on January 31, 2024. All of this exercise unravels someplace in Crimea, the report famous. 

Yan Matveev remark

Esteemed Russian analyst, Yan Matveev, has given his critique concerning the present state of Russia’s air protection system in Crimea. His observations indicate a deeply troubling scenario. He identified, “Whereas Russian air protection groups are on the bottom observing the cruise missiles mid-flight, the S-400 launchers could be seen of their background. That is hardly the time they need to discover themselves as mere spectators – they need to be taking pictures down these inbound Storm Shadows. Moreover, there ought to be a ‘Pantsir-C1’ safeguarding the battery shut by. Nonetheless, none of those expectations are being met.” 

Let’s not neglect, that the air protection system in Crimea, at the moment beneath Russian administration, is systematically being dismantled by the Ukrainian navy. Their constant strikes on the system have tremendously lessened its functionality. As a end result, the Ukrainian forces have achieved what appeared inconceivable – they’re now capable of goal and hit Russian navy headquarters, vessels at sea, and air bases positioned on the peninsula. 

Storm Shadow or SCALP missile
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The assault on the Belbek air base

Stories from Ukrainian shops on February 2 indicated that Ukraine efficiently inflicted injury on at the least three Russian navy plane. This occurred on the Belbek navy airbase, located close to Sevastopol within the disputed Crimea area, a affirmation that got here from Ukrainian Air Drive spokesperson, Yuriy Ihnat. 

The assault on the airbase occurred on January 31. In keeping with a navy informant who spoke to Ukrainska Pravda, Ukraine deployed Scalp/Storm Shadow long-range cruise missiles. Ihnat confirmed the assault, which not solely harmed plane but in addition induced fatalities amongst Russian navy officers. 

Following these occasions, the Russian Protection Ministry initially claimed that it intercepted and neutralized all inbound missiles focusing on Crimea. They additional said that the Belbek airfield’s aviation tools suffered “no injury.” Nonetheless, Ihnat challenged Russia’s assertions. The current weeks have seen Ukraine escalate its assaults on Russian navy belongings stationed in Crimea and the encircling Black Sea area.

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine

On February 21, 2022, Russia said that its border facility was attacked by Ukrainian forces, ensuing within the deaths of 5 Ukrainian fighters. Nonetheless, Ukraine rapidly dismissed these allegations, labeling them as ‘false flags’.

In a notable transfer on the identical day, Russia introduced it formally acknowledged the self-proclaimed areas of DPR and LPR. Curiously, in response to Russian President Putin, this recognition coated all of the Ukrainian areas. Following this declaration, Putin despatched a battalion of Russia’s navy forces, tanks included, into these areas.

Storm Shadow deep strike missile on Ukrainian supersonic Fencer
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Quick ahead to February 24, 2022, international headlines have been dominated by a important incident. Putin commanded a forceful navy assault on Ukraine. Led by Russia’s spectacular Armed Forces positioned on the Ukrainian border, this assault wasn’t spontaneous however a premeditated motion. Regardless of the circumstances resembling a warfare, the Russian authorities refrains from utilizing this time period. They’d moderately confer with it as a “particular navy operation”.

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