Ukraine has developed a new missile and the AFU used it to destroy the Russian S-400 Triumf system in Crimea

By: Myroslav Trinko | 28.08.2023, 14:24

On 23 August, the Ukrainian Armed Forces launched a missile attackon a Russian military base in Crimea, which destroyed a launcher of the S-400 Triumf air defence system. Details of this attack have now emerged.

Here's What We Know

The information was shared by the Secretary of the national security and defence Council Oleksiy Danilov on the air of Ukrainian Radio. According to Danilov, Ukraine destroyed the complex with the help of a new missile.

"Yes, this is our new product, which has shown itself absolutely flawless," - said Danilov.

Unfortunately, information about the missile Danilov did not disclose. He only added that it is a development of the Ukrainian defence industry complex within the framework of the programme, which was launched in 2020.

Neptune coastal missile system in service with the AFU

By the way, earlier Ukrainian journalist and political activist Yuriy Butusov, citing his sources, said that the strike was carried out with an anti-ship missile, which is part of the Neptun complex. It is possible that the new missile is a modified version.

Source: ukr.radio