The Ukrainian Armed Forces showed a rare video of the S-300V1 air defense system in action - it is the only anti-aircraft missile system in Ukraine that can shoot down ballistic missiles

By: Maksim Panasovskiy | 26.10.2022, 13:21
In the arsenal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine there is only one anti-aircraft missile system that can shoot down ballistic missiles. It is called the S-300V1.

Here's What We Know

The Armed Forces have published a rare video of the anti-aircraft missile system's combat work. The video shows the launch of anti-aircraft guided missile 9M83.

It has a maximum intercept range of 72 km for aerodynamic targets and 40 km for ballistic targets. The peak engagement altitude is 30 km and 25 km respectively. The 9M83 can accelerate to 1,700 m/s (6,120 km/h).

Source: @horevica