The video released by the Russian Ministry of Defence showcases the precision strike on the Ukrainian radar and missile launcher, located near a forest edge—a tactic presumably intended to camouflage the equipment. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by Ukrainian forces as they face sophisticated Russian aerial and artillery attacks.
🇷🇺🇺🇦 The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that over the past 24 hours, among other things, another launcher of the German IRIS-T air defense system was destroyed. The hunt for Western air defense systems continues. – ISZ reports pic.twitter.com/gtWTgpe7ng
— Zlatti71 (@Zlatti_71) April 14, 2024
The IRIS-T SLM system, designed and manufactured by Germany’s Diehl Defense, is integral to Ukraine’s defense strategy. It is engineered to defend against aircraft, helicopters, maneuvering missiles, and guided weapons, offering 360-degree protection with the ability to engage multiple targets simultaneously. The system’s adaptability is further highlighted by its deployment in both stationary and mobile configurations, mounted on vehicles such as the MAN SX45 8×8 truck.
To date, Germany has supplied Ukraine with 12 IRIS-T SLM air defence batteries and an additional 22 IRIS-T SLS launchers.
