Russia Claims Destruction of Ukrainian Patriot Launchers, Ukraine Denies

In a recent development, the Russian Ministry of Defense has announced that its Iskander mobile short-range ballistic missile complex successfully destroyed two launchers of the American-made Patriot anti-aircraft system in Ukraine. The system, which was delivered to Ukraine, was reportedly destroyed near the village of Yuzhne in the Odessa region.

According to the Russian Ministry, the Iskander complex targeted and struck the position of the Patriot anti-aircraft missile system of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, resulting in the destruction of two Patriot air defense launchers and a Giraffe radar station. The Ministry also released footage showing the destruction of the Patriot air defense systems in the Odessa region.

However, Ukraine has denied the claims made by Russia. Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk refuted the allegations, stating that Ukrainian Air Force personnel had “successfully conducted passive defense measures” and shared footage of the alleged strike on his Telegram channel. The footage, which was released by Russian pro-military Telegram channels, shows an Iskander strike near Yuzhne on July 6, asserting that they had destroyed two Patriot batteries and a Giraffe radar system.

The video, which has been circulating online, shows a fireball and smoke plume in the first strike, but only smoke in the second. While the video’s quality is poor, some viewers have questioned whether the explosion in the first strike is realistic, suggesting that it may be a simulated military target.

The incident has sparked debate and raised questions about the authenticity of the video. BulgarianMilitary.com cannot verify the claims made by Russia or Ukraine based solely on this video without additional evidence.

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing since February 2022, when Russia launched a military assault on Ukraine. The Russian government has referred to the operation as a “special military operation,” but the international community has widely condemned the invasion.

In related news, Bulgaria has been following the developments closely, with many expressing concerns about the impact of the conflict on global security and the economy. BulgarianMilitary.com will continue to provide updates on the situation as more information becomes available.

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Historical Context:

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine began in February 2022, when Russia launched a military assault on Ukraine, which Russia referred to as a “special military operation.” The international community has widely condemned the invasion, and the situation has been ongoing for over a year. This recent development is part of the ongoing conflict, with both sides making claims and counter-claims about the destruction of military equipment.

Summary in Bullet Points:

• Russia’s Ministry of Defense claims that its Iskander mobile short-range ballistic missile complex destroyed two launchers of the American-made Patriot anti-aircraft system in Ukraine. • Ukraine denies the claims, stating that Ukrainian Air Force personnel conducted “successful passive defense measures” and shared footage of the alleged strike on Telegram. • The footage shows an Iskander strike near Yuzhne on July 6, with some viewers questioning the authenticity of the video, suggesting that the explosion in the first strike may be a simulated military target. • The incident has sparked debate and raised questions about the authenticity of the video. • Bulgaria has been following the developments closely, with concerns about the impact of the conflict on global security and the economy. • The conflict has been ongoing since February 2022, with Russia referring to the operation as a “special military operation” and the international community widely condemning the invasion.