Iskandar Missile Strike on Ukrainian Airfield Destroys Su-27 Fighter

Several countries have applied to buy the Iskander-M tactical missile following its success in Ukraine
  • Defensemirror.com Bureau
  • 09:40 PM, August 13, 2024
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Iskandar Missile Strike on Ukrainian Airfield Destroys Su-27 Fighter
Iskander launch

The Russian defense Ministry has released footage of a strike on a Ukrainian Su-27 fighter jet located at the Mirgorod airfield in the Poltava region.

Rosoboronexport, Russia's state-owned defense export company, is now receiving applications from strategic partners interested in acquiring the system.

The attack was carried out by a crew operating the Iskander-M operational-tactical missile system.

This latest strike demonstrates the effectiveness of the Iskander-M system, which has been used in various combat operations.

Alexander Mikheyev, head of Rosoboronexport said during the ongoing ARMY-2024 Forum that the company is willing to discuss delivery terms with partners after equipping the Russian Armed Forces. Mikheyev highlighted the performance of the Iskander-M system in real combat operations, which has garnered attention from foreign partners.

Iskandar Missile Strike on Ukrainian Airfield Destroys Su-27 Fighter
Iskanar-M missile strike on Mirgorod airfield, Ukraine

The Iskander-M complex, developed by the Kolomna Machine-Building Design Bureau, features two types of missiles with a range of up to 500 km. This latest strike showcases the system's capabilities and effectiveness in neutralizing enemy aircraft and command posts.

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