“The 15th Army Reconnaissance Brigade “Black Forest” showed successful work in destroying the Russian S-400 “Triumph” long- and medium-range anti-aircraft missile system. The event itself took place in the spring, but “Ukrainian Pravda” is publishing the video for the first time.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: “Ukrainian Pravda” article: “Eyes of the gods. How the artillery intelligence of the Armed Forces of Ukraine made a leap towards the destruction of the “analogovnet” and “S-400″”
Details: The commander of the platoon of unmanned aerial systems of the 15th brigade of reconnaissance “Black Forest” Kostyantyn said that it was not difficult to find the Russian S-400, it was difficult to hit it.
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This is due to the fact that the S-400 is usually protected by several less powerful anti-aircraft systems, which are supposed to destroy all reconnaissance drones.
According to the commander, they had a general understanding of where there might be gaps in the enemy’s defense. But at the same time, it was not ruled out that the Russians could have some anti-aircraft missile systems, which they did not even know about before the flight. Because of this, with each kilometer of the drone’s flight, the tension of the operators increased.
The first drone that flew to hunt down the S-400 was shot down by the Russians.
“In general, sending the second board was a stupid decision. Because if you were shot down the first time, it means that the enemy is working in active mode. It is unlikely that they are sitting like this: “Ah, well, this one was shot down, let’s go rest.” The chance of this is minimal, not more like a coincidence,” Kostyantyn explained.
But, according to him, the crew still made this “stupid” decision, took the second plane into the air – and it broke through, and the shocked and happy pilots saw the installation of the “S-400” complex on the screen.
The direct speech of the commander of the BPAK platoon: “In certain areas, there are S-300s and S-400s, which are constantly making maneuvers and movements. Nobody touched them, they were far enough from the front line – and generally relaxed.
Usually, the Russians keep the launch and radar stations and command posts separate. And they got so angry that they put everything together. We look at the screen: “It can’t be like that.” But there is. So we had no choice but to hit the whole division with one blow.”
He added that this Russian equipment turned out to be really good: the S-400 was even able to intercept some missiles fired at it. But the rest flew in and burned the famous Russian “analogovnet”.
Kostyantyn said that the occupiers shot down the “Chronolisty” plane on the way to the base with the “Pantsir” air defense system.
“It’s a pity that the plane was shot down. But it accomplished its mission. And this story is not the only one with us. We destroyed not only the S-400, but also the S-300 and the S-350,” concluded the commander of the BPAK platoon .