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Tensions escalate in Ukraine as Russia deploys its most advanced air defense system, the S-500, to Crimea. This move comes in direct response to a series of Ukrainian strikes on the occupied peninsula.
Ukrainian forces launched a series of attacks starting June 10th, reportedly hitting an S-400 system near Dzhankoi, followed by two S-300s near Chornomorske and Yevpatoria. Two days later, they allegedly destroyed the radars of those systems. This surge in attacks is likely fueled by the recent acquisition of long-range ATACMS missiles.
Ukrainian intelligence downplays the S-500 deployment, calling it "experimental," and casting doubt on its true operational effectiveness. However, its arrival in Crimea injects a new layer of complication to the already tense situation. Codenamed "Prometheus," this system promises to counter even the most sophisticated stealthy jets and hypersonic missiles, posing a clear and direct threat to Ukrainian forces.
But can it truly neutralize America's prized F-22 Raptor and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter jets, which Ukraine hopes to acquire in the future?
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