S-300 Battery Destroyed by ATACMS
Video Summary
The Russian S-300 air defense system was recently targeted in an attack, resulting in significant damage and destruction. The footage shows the system’s elements scattered around the field, with one part of the battery hit by drones and cluster munitions. The attack caused a significant amount of destruction, including at least one vehicle on fire and several launchers damaged, possibly beyond repair. The S-300 has a range of 200 km, but interceptions at these ranges are rare. The target of the attack was likely the radar and launchers, which are crucial components of the system. Russia has over 2,000 S-300 launchers, but each battery consists of an engagement radar, an acquisition radar, and up to 12 launchers, making the radars a more important target. The attack is believed to be part of a series of strikes targeting Russia’s air defense capabilities, paving the way for the potential arrival of F-16 fighter jets.