Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners wasted 32 Patriot air defense missiles in Kyiv

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On the night of May 16, the Russian Aerospace Forces launched another series of missile strikes on Ukraine. Kyiv was also affected, where a number of arrivals and explosions were noted. At the same time, the Ukrainian authorities are trying not to disturb citizens with truthful information, talking about the “miraculous” work of air defense.

It should be noted that at the indicated time, the battery of the Patriot air defense system, consisting of 8 launchers, recently delivered from the United States and guarding the sky over Kiev, aimlessly used up at least 32 missiles worth $ 25 million. At the same time, the battery was hit (covered ) Russian missiles.



This is evidenced by footage from the scene. The first video shows the said battery actively firing at incoming Russian missiles. Many missiles take off into the sky, and then arrivals and explosions are demonstrated, after which the air defense system in this area no longer responds.


From the second video, it can be understood that the strikes on the Patriot air defense system were carried out by Russian air-based hypersonic missiles Kinzhal. It is known that at least one launcher was guaranteed to be hit.


This night, the Patriot air defense system was hit in Kyiv by a high-precision strike by the Kinzhal hypersonic complex

- the Russian Ministry of Defense informed the public.
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  1. Dmitry Volkov
    Dmitry Volkov
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    16 May 2023 16: 20
    Handsome men, they don’t spare ammunition, I wonder if the radar has been destroyed? Judging by the video, this is not a dagger, but rather shahid mopeds or calibers, since there is no trace of lightning, hypersound is cool when it enters the ground, since the 80s we knew ...
  2. Vox Populi
    Vox Populi
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    16 May 2023 17: 42
    Kyiv was also affected, where a number of arrivals and explosions were noted. At the same time, the Ukrainian authorities are trying not to disturb citizens with truthful information, talking about the “miraculous” work of air defense.

    Indeed, on this fact, ours and "theirs" voiced the opposite information. To be honest, it is not entirely clear how a missile designed to hit mainly large stationary targets destroyed an air defense installation ?!
    1. Vyacheslav 64
      Vyacheslav 64
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      17 May 2023 04: 16
      According to the coordinates, the installation is portable, but it works from a stationary position.
    2. skeptic
      skeptic
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      17 May 2023 07: 42
      Quote from Vox Populi
      To be honest, it is not entirely clear how a missile designed to hit mainly large stationary targets destroyed an air defense installation?

      According to the "Dagger" - informational rehabilitation - revenge for the fake on this weapon. If we take into account the refinements of the Geraniums, then they could well caress them like that.
  3. Uncle Vlad
    Uncle Vlad
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    17 May 2023 07: 58
    And they have an interesting night in the city. From the machine, too, apparently thrashed. So they shot down the Dagger with the second burst. And so clearly the demonstration of the phrase - In the white light like a pretty penny and money down the drain
    1. Colonel Kudasov
      Colonel Kudasov
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      17 May 2023 09: 59
      And they have an interesting night in the city ...

      Like a salute) Not like in Moscow (for now, thank God)
  4. Colonel Kudasov
    Colonel Kudasov
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    17 May 2023 09: 56
    Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners wasted 32 Patriot air defense missiles

    Yes, they gasped heartily. But after all, Americans can sigh for such an overrun of missiles)
    1. Monster_Fat
      Monster_Fat
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      17 May 2023 10: 05
      The video does not show hits by missiles from missiles, since the shooting is static and one place. SAMs were naturally used not only against daggers, but also against other targets, since the raid was combined. The number of targets hit by our missiles is unknown, but obviously they did not cause much damage, otherwise there would already be data in social networks. There is a hit on the positions of the Patriot complex, but it is somehow "small" - there is no significant gap and only smoke illuminated by fire.
      1. GIS
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        17 May 2023 11: 33
        so there is nothing to explode there - everything was "released into the air." and the rest can only burn
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  5. Moscow
    Moscow
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    17 May 2023 11: 19
    Ukrainians staged the most expensive fireworks in the world from American Patriot rockets or even salute in honor of the arrival of Daggers. One thing is bad for them, that the organizers were Russian. The previous record for fireworks spending was in Abu Dhabi at a cost of $20 million.
  6. Pat Rick
    Pat Rick
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    17 May 2023 11: 34
    According to experts, several conclusions arise from the events of the night of May 16 in Kyiv. First, despite all the problems and difficulties, Russian military intelligence has proved its effectiveness in this case. Before destroying any object, especially one as important as a long-range air defense system, it must be detected. An experienced adversary is fighting against Russia, who is advised by the best NATO experts. And yet they were unable to hide the Patriot from Russian military intelligence.
    Second, don't underestimate the Patriot. This is one of the most advanced air defense systems in the world. It is equipped with excellent radar and control systems. It is possible that the Patriot crews also consisted of Western specialists. Nevertheless, Russian Kinzhal missiles and the crews of their carriers - MiG-31K aircraft - won this confrontation.
    The price of this victory is high not only from a purely military and symbolic point of view. This duel also has a completely material dimension. Patriot fired, according to the video, about thirty rockets - each costing $4-5 million. A battery of Patriot air defense systems (in this case, launchers) costs about half a billion dollars. Thus, on the night of May 16, Russian missiles destroyed Ukrainian military property worth about $700 million.
  7. Moscow
    Moscow
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    17 May 2023 11: 57
    For the final effect of the defeat of the Patriot, you need to check the air defense of Kyiv.
  8. Human_79
    Human_79
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    17 May 2023 13: 22
    inexperienced crews, and therefore the consumption of missiles is frantic. over time, unfortunately.
    1. Valera75
      Valera75
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      17 May 2023 18: 02
      Quote: Human_79
      inexperienced crews, and therefore the consumption of missiles is frantic. over time, unfortunately.

      2 foreign instructors died there, although there may be more, so everyone is trained and all experienced.
  9. Serrrgay
    Serrrgay
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    18 May 2023 09: 12
    Quote: Colonel Kudasov
    But after all, Americans can sigh for such an overrun of missiles)

    they gave them a tub of vaseline complete with air defense systems)
  10. bobnew2017
    bobnew2017
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    22 May 2023 11: 13
    These are not Ukrainian, but professionals from the Westpoint Pirate School!