Russian forces used land-to-land missiles from the S-400 air defense system in attacks on Kyiv and the Odesa region, according to a report. The strikes began before air raid sirens were activated, marking a significant escalation in tactics.
According to a report from open-source intelligence channels, Russian forces have used land-to-land missiles from the S-400 air defense system to strike Kyiv and the Odesa region. The report notes that the strikes began before air raid sirens were activated, marking a significant tactical escalation.
The use of the S-400, primarily designed for air defense, in a ground-attack role represents a new development in the Russia-Ukraine war. The Zioneer has previously reported on Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv (June 18, July 8) and on Ukraine's large-scale attacks on Russian territory (July 4, July 11).
This report is based on a single source and has not been independently verified. Details on casualties, damage, or the specific number of missiles used are not yet available.
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