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The Russian military has successfully targeted another German-made IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defense system of Kiev forces.
The air defense system was deployed near the settlement of Novomykhailivka in the Krivoy Rog when it was hit with what appears to be a Russian ballistic missile, most likely an Iskander-M. Video footage of the strike surfaced online on June 23. The footage confirms the destruction of one launcher and another unidentified vehicle of the system.
After the start of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine, Germany promised to supply Kiev forces with 12 complete IRIS-T SLM systems and 12 IRIS-T SLS systems. The SLM has a range of 40 kilometers and a 20 kilometer altitude, while the SLS’ range and altitude is limited to 12 kilometers.
Not all the systems promised by Germany have been supplied to Ukraine yet and most of those that arrived in Ukraine have been destroyed or damaged by the Russian military.
The Russian military intensified suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD) operations this year. As a result of these SEAD operations, Kiev forces lost dozens of radars and air defense systems, including Western-made ones.
Ukraine has been begging its backers to provide replacements. The United States, Germany and other backers have already promised to supply more air defense systems. However, this will not likely change the current situation as the Russian military maintains a vastly superior air power.
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