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Israeli Patriots once guarded Tel Aviv — now they’re knocking Russia’s hypersonic Kinzhals out of Ukraine’s skies

Par :Olena Mukhina
9 juin 2025 à 13:11

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The Israeli Patriot systems that once defended Tel Aviv in the ’90s are now saving Ukrainian cities from Russian missile strikes.

Patriot missiles, the only missiles that are capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, are essential for protecting Ukrainian cities and military assets from Russian aerial assaults.

Israel has been helping Ukraine militarily, specifically by transferring Patriot air defense systems that are currently operating to protect Ukrainian skies. This was confirmed by the Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine, Michael Brodsky.

“These systems are now in Ukraine. These are Israeli systems that were in service in Israel in the early 1990s. We agreed to transfer them to Ukraine,” Brodsky said in an interview with Marichka Dovbenko.

The ambassador stressed that claims that Israel is not providing military aid are false.

“When people say Israel didn’t help militarily — that’s not true,” Brodsky emphasized.

The Patriot systems in question recently proved their effectiveness — on the night of 9 June, Ukrainian forces shot down all four Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles launched by Russian troops.

“The existing Patriot systems performed at 100% today. There is no other way to intercept such targets,” said Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yurii Ihnat during a live broadcast on Channel 5.

He noted that the Patriots allow the Armed Forces of Ukraine to effectively destroy not only Kinzhal missiles but also other complex targets, including Iskander systems, capable of launching 800 kg missiles. 

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  • Ukraine reportedly destroys MiG-31 carrier that can launch 500 kg hypersonic Kinzhals
    Russia has reportedly lost a MiG-31 carrier of hypersonic Kinzhal missiles. On the night of 9 June, Ukraine carried out a precise strike on the Savasleyka airfield in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. When launched from a MiG-31K, Kinzhal can reach speeds up to Mach 10–12 (about 12,300 km/h) and fly up to 2,000 km. Its warhead is estimated to be 480–500 kg. The fighter jet can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads, making it one of the most feared weapons in Russia’s arsenal. The Savasleyk
     
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Ukraine reportedly destroys MiG-31 carrier that can launch 500 kg hypersonic Kinzhals

Par :Olena Mukhina
9 juin 2025 à 11:11

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Russia has reportedly lost a MiG-31 carrier of hypersonic Kinzhal missiles. On the night of 9 June, Ukraine carried out a precise strike on the Savasleyka airfield in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod Oblast.

When launched from a MiG-31K, Kinzhal can reach speeds up to Mach 10–12 (about 12,300 km/h) and fly up to 2,000 km. Its warhead is estimated to be 480–500 kg. The fighter jet can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads, making it one of the most feared weapons in Russia’s arsenal.

The Savasleyka airfield has been frequently used to organize strikes against Ukrainian territory.

Therefore, destroying these aircraft is a serious blow to Russia’s ability to conduct missile attacks with hypersonic weapons.

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as a result of the operation, at least two Russian aircraft were hit, most likely MiG-31 and Su-30/34 jets. Information is being updated and clarified.

Ukrainian military officials emphasize that such operations are part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce the enemy’s capacity to carry out air attacks on Ukraine.

The General Staff states that strikes on targets enabling Russian aggression will continue until the war is completely stopped.

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