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2023-05-17 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

Ukraine shoots down six of Putin's 'unstoppable' hypersonic missiles as Russia hits Kyiv with 'exceptionally complex' attack that 'destroyed US Patriot air defence system'

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Posted by Skidmark 2023-05-17 00:00|| || Front Page|| [9 views ] Top

#1 I think one of the SAMs malfunctioned and went on a circular path. The photo at instant of impact shows a rocket motor still burning as it hit the ground.

Also after attack wreckage photos show a PAC-3 missile body.

Posted by Enver Slager8035 2023-05-17 00:30|| 2023-05-17 00:30|| Front Page Top

#2 Also after attack wreckage photos show a PAC-3 missile body.

Not the one that damaged a Patriot component. Just that Ukrainians are using PAC-3.

Also if video is released of impact and after, maybe it will show if a missile went stupid or if an incoming warhead detonated by measuring the crater.

Posted by Enver Slager8035 2023-05-17 00:42|| 2023-05-17 00:42|| Front Page Top

#3 Russia detains three hypersonic rocket scientists as Kremlin is left reeling over claims 'dagger' missiles were shot down by Ukraine's Patriot defence system

Posted by Skidmark 2023-05-17 09:53|| 2023-05-17 09:53|| Front Page Top

#4 Damage to a Patriot air defense system following a Russian missile attack near Kyiv is minimal, three US officials tell CNN. US sent inspectors to examine the system on Tuesday and system itself remains functional, the officials said

Posted by DarthVader 2023-05-17 12:17|| 2023-05-17 12:17|| Front Page Top

#5 Pretty fancy shooting for a bunch of Ukrainian noob operators, huh.

Posted by swksvolFF 2023-05-17 19:55|| 2023-05-17 19:55|| Front Page Top

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