Additional and higher-quality footage of the destruction of a Russian S-400 battery with ATACMS missiles near Klenivka, Donetsk Oblast [archival, 23.05.2024]
Additional and higher-quality footage of the destruction of a Russian S-400 battery with ATACMS missiles near Klenivka, Donetsk Oblast [archival, 23.05.2024]
>The 15th Separate Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade (Black Forest) has shown footage of its successful work in destroying a Russian long- and medium-range S-400 Triumph air defence missile system. The event itself took place in the spring, but Ukrainska Pravda is posting the video for the first time.
>Source: Ukrainska Pravda article, “Eyes of the gods: how the artillery reconnaissance of the Armed Forces of Ukraine leapt forward in destroying the Russian so-called ‘unparallelled system’ and S-400” (English translation to follow shortly)
>Details: Kostiantyn, a platoon commander of unmanned aerial systems from the 15th Separate Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade (Black Forest), stated that while it was not difficult to locate the Russian S-400, it was challenging to strike it.
>This is because the S-400 is typically protected by a number of less powerful air defence systems tasked with destroying all reconnaissance drones.
>The commander stated that they had a general idea of where weaknesses in the Russian defences might exist. However, it was not ruled out that the Russians might have had some electronic warfare systems that they were unaware of prior to the mission. As a result, the operators’ stress increased with each kilometre of drone flight.
>The first drone flying to strike the S-400 system was shot down by the Russians.
>Quote: “Actually, sending a second drone was a dumb move. Because if you were shot down for the first time, the enemy is operating in active mode. It’s unlikely that they’d sit still and think: ‘Ah well, this one was shot down; let’s go rest’. The probability of this happening is minimal, no more than a coincidence,” Kostiantyn explained.
>But Kostiantyn said the crew went through with this “dumb” decision, launched the second drone into the air, and it broke through the defences, leaving the drone operators impressed and pleased to see the S-400 system on the screen.
>Quote: “In certain areas, there are S-300s and S-400s, which are constantly performing manoeuvres and movements. And no one touched them because they were far enough away from the front lines – and they were quite at ease [since the Russians were under the impression that Ukrainian forces would not reach them – ed.].
>Usually, the Russians keep launchers, radar stations and command posts separate. But they were so brazen that they placed everything together. We saw this on the screen and said to ourselves, ‘It can’t be possible.’ But it was. And we had no choice but to deliver one blow to the entire division.”
>He added that this Russian equipment turned out to be quite good: the S-400 was even able to intercept some missiles fired at it. But the rest made it to the target and burned down the Russian so-called “unparallelled system”.
>Kostiantyn said that their drone was shot down on the way to the base with a Russian Pantsir air defence system.
>”It is a pity that the drone was shot down. But it had accomplished its mission. This story is not the only one we have. We destroyed not only an S-400, but also an S-300 and an S-350,” he concluded.
Gman90sKid on
Flying drones right over the enemy’s “most advanced” air defence is one hell of a flex
Hungry-Photograph819 on
They definitely saw it coming
grantite_spall on
Served in Air Defense Artillery many, many years ago. Always interested in how air defense systems can be engaged and defeated in a shooting war.
Sakana-Metal on
DAyum!! 6 rounds and they still got their asses handed to them. Gotta love Russian tech. Talk about ineffective…. HIMARS for the win…again!
Fishwaq on
We are sometimes lulled into thinking this is “easy” and that all RuZZian Systems are crappy. Some are not. The Ukrainians can’t just push buttons – this requires strategic thinking and clever tactics. I am learning this is often not checkers but 3-D chess.
Ok-Peak2080 on
This day ends the bad way… well done.
Stripedpussy on
From all the fields to pick lets pick the one that makes us stand out for miles
Capital-Ad2469 on
You can imagine the rising panic as they realise that they’re sending missiles but more are getting through.
‘Send a missile, another….another, *Blyat send* ***everything!’***
No-Connection9228 on
Wow, what a video
Inevitable-Chip4070 on
us500million x 3 wasted in a snap . Thanks himars !
No-Butterscotch4946 on
Dildo of Consequence got it’s money’s worth I’d venture to say.
harrie_balsack on
Superior russian SS400 AA system successfully intercepted 100.000 capitalistic imperial marbles.
Alive-Category5976 on
Why don’t they have any Wal Marts in Russia? Because in Russia they’re all Targets.
Hourofthegoat on
You know when you start watching a video and within the first 3 seconds you just know it’s going to be your new favourite video?
Practical-Rule-8255 on
Can i get a god damn!
Texas1911 on
Somewhere, a handful of US engineers are smiling.
DadOfThreeHelpMe on
I wouldn’t say it escalated quickly, but when it did, it DID.
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Why launchers are so close to each other?
The story of this incident can be found [here] (https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/09/23/7476325/) (english, also quoted below) or a bit more detailed [here](https://www.pravda.com.ua/articles/2024/09/23/7476288/) (ukrainian).
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>The 15th Separate Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade (Black Forest) has shown footage of its successful work in destroying a Russian long- and medium-range S-400 Triumph air defence missile system. The event itself took place in the spring, but Ukrainska Pravda is posting the video for the first time.
>Source: Ukrainska Pravda article, “Eyes of the gods: how the artillery reconnaissance of the Armed Forces of Ukraine leapt forward in destroying the Russian so-called ‘unparallelled system’ and S-400” (English translation to follow shortly)
>Details: Kostiantyn, a platoon commander of unmanned aerial systems from the 15th Separate Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade (Black Forest), stated that while it was not difficult to locate the Russian S-400, it was challenging to strike it.
>This is because the S-400 is typically protected by a number of less powerful air defence systems tasked with destroying all reconnaissance drones.
>The commander stated that they had a general idea of where weaknesses in the Russian defences might exist. However, it was not ruled out that the Russians might have had some electronic warfare systems that they were unaware of prior to the mission. As a result, the operators’ stress increased with each kilometre of drone flight.
>The first drone flying to strike the S-400 system was shot down by the Russians.
>Quote: “Actually, sending a second drone was a dumb move. Because if you were shot down for the first time, the enemy is operating in active mode. It’s unlikely that they’d sit still and think: ‘Ah well, this one was shot down; let’s go rest’. The probability of this happening is minimal, no more than a coincidence,” Kostiantyn explained.
>But Kostiantyn said the crew went through with this “dumb” decision, launched the second drone into the air, and it broke through the defences, leaving the drone operators impressed and pleased to see the S-400 system on the screen.
>Quote: “In certain areas, there are S-300s and S-400s, which are constantly performing manoeuvres and movements. And no one touched them because they were far enough away from the front lines – and they were quite at ease [since the Russians were under the impression that Ukrainian forces would not reach them – ed.].
>Usually, the Russians keep launchers, radar stations and command posts separate. But they were so brazen that they placed everything together. We saw this on the screen and said to ourselves, ‘It can’t be possible.’ But it was. And we had no choice but to deliver one blow to the entire division.”
>He added that this Russian equipment turned out to be quite good: the S-400 was even able to intercept some missiles fired at it. But the rest made it to the target and burned down the Russian so-called “unparallelled system”.
>Kostiantyn said that their drone was shot down on the way to the base with a Russian Pantsir air defence system.
>”It is a pity that the drone was shot down. But it had accomplished its mission. This story is not the only one we have. We destroyed not only an S-400, but also an S-300 and an S-350,” he concluded.
Flying drones right over the enemy’s “most advanced” air defence is one hell of a flex
They definitely saw it coming
Served in Air Defense Artillery many, many years ago. Always interested in how air defense systems can be engaged and defeated in a shooting war.
DAyum!! 6 rounds and they still got their asses handed to them. Gotta love Russian tech. Talk about ineffective…. HIMARS for the win…again!
We are sometimes lulled into thinking this is “easy” and that all RuZZian Systems are crappy. Some are not. The Ukrainians can’t just push buttons – this requires strategic thinking and clever tactics. I am learning this is often not checkers but 3-D chess.
This day ends the bad way… well done.
From all the fields to pick lets pick the one that makes us stand out for miles
You can imagine the rising panic as they realise that they’re sending missiles but more are getting through.
‘Send a missile, another….another, *Blyat send* ***everything!’***
Wow, what a video
us500million x 3 wasted in a snap . Thanks himars !
Dildo of Consequence got it’s money’s worth I’d venture to say.
Superior russian SS400 AA system successfully intercepted 100.000 capitalistic imperial marbles.
Why don’t they have any Wal Marts in Russia? Because in Russia they’re all Targets.
You know when you start watching a video and within the first 3 seconds you just know it’s going to be your new favourite video?
Can i get a god damn!
Somewhere, a handful of US engineers are smiling.
I wouldn’t say it escalated quickly, but when it did, it DID.