According to the Kyiv Independent on June 13, 2024, Ukraine's military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov announced that Russian forces have installed their latest S-500 air defense system in occupied Crimea. Budanov indicated that the Russian air defense system is being enhanced, noting the presence of the newest elements of the S-500 in Crimea. He described this deployment as an experimental application of the system. Read full defense news at this link...
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| The S-500 air defense system's response time of three to four seconds marks a substantial improvement over its predecessor, the S-400, which has a response time of nine to ten seconds. (Picture source: Russian media) |