Why is Ukraine firing decades-old missiles at Russia’s faster drones?
- Ukraine is bringing back the Soviet-era R-60 missile, first introduced in the 1970s, to counter faster Russian drones and cruise missiles.
- A Ukrainian MiG-29 reportedly used the R-60 to intercept a Russian S8000 Banderol, showing how older weapons are being repurposed.
- Russia is increasingly deploying jet-powered drones that can reach speeds of up to around 700 kmph, making them harder to intercept.
- Ukraine is also facing pressure on modern missile stocks, pushing its fighter fleet to use older weapons to conserve newer interceptors.
Source: firstpost.com
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