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Ukraine's ATACMS Missiles Destroy Russian S-400, S-300 Systems in Crimea

Jun 10, 2024, 09:46 AM

Ukrainian forces launched a significant missile strike on Russian-occupied Crimea overnight, targeting air defense systems. After midnight, at least 12 ATACMS missiles were fired from the Mykolaiv region, hitting areas including northwestern Crimea, Chornomorske, Yevpatoriya, and Dzhankoi. The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed that the strikes successfully hit Russian S-400 and S-300 systems. Specifically, one S-400 division in the Dzhankoi area and two S-300 divisions near Chornomorske and Yevpatoriya were destroyed. This marks a notable escalation in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.