Ukrainian Air Force destroys 40 strategic cruise missiles X-101 and X-555 with a range of up to 5500 km
Despite the fact that Russia is planning a military coup, it has not forgotten to launch a missile strike against Ukraine. Moreover, it turned out to be the most powerful in the last few months.
What is known
The Russian Federation used ships and Tu-95MS and Tu-22M3 bombers. Ten strategic aviation aircraft launched 40 X-101 and X-555 cruise missiles. Eight long-range bombers launched nine X-22 missiles.
Unfortunately, the Ukrainian Air Force failed to shoot down a single X-22 missile. This is due to the fact that they were launched at targets that are not protected by the MIM-104 Patriot air defense system. Other air defense systems are not capable of shooting down the X-22.
At the same time, the Air Force shot down all 40 strategic missiles X-101, X-555 and one of the two Kalibr cruise missiles. Two of the two Shahed-131/136 kamikaze drones were also destroyed.
