‘Most likely broke all data’ — NASAMS downs 11 Russian cruise missiles in lower than 2 minutes, Ukraine’s Air Power claims

Ukrainian forces working NASAMS air protection programs downed 11 Russian cruise missiles in lower than two minutes throughout a mass aerial assault, Air Power Lieutenant Colonel Kyrylo Peretyatko mentioned in a video revealed on April 27.

"We in all probability broke all data of different international locations for reload pace, and we’re able to maintain doing it always to defend our nation, so long as we’ve the missiles," he mentioned.

"In a single air protection battle, we shot down 11 cruise missiles. The operation lasted not more than two minutes," Peretyatko mentioned.

He didn’t specify which Russian mass missile assault he was referring to.

The U.S./Norwegian-made Nationwide Superior Floor-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) programs have been in service with Ukrainian forces since November 2022, when the U.S. delivered the primary batteries amid escalating Russian airstrikes.

The NASAMS system, which has a most vary of fifty kilometers relying on the mannequin used, is especially precious for Ukraine because it makes use of the AIM-120 AMRAAM interceptor missile, which is similar missile utilized in air-to-air perform in Western fighter jets.

Kyiv has constantly urged Western allies to increase air protection help, with President Volodymyr Zelensky even providing to purchase Patriot air protection programs from the U.S., warning that present programs are inadequate. U.S. President Donald Trump later rejected the provide.

Whereas Ukraine presses for an unconditional ceasefire, consistent with proposals from the U.S., Russia continues to reject the phrases. It has reportedly intensified its aerial marketing campaign and offensive operations throughout the entrance line.

Over the previous week, the Ukrainian air power downed 442 Russian Shahed kamikaze drones and over 230 different assault drones, in addition to 31 Kh-101/Kh-55SM cruise missiles, seven Iskander ballistic missiles, six Kalibr cruise missiles, and 4 Kh-59/Kh-69 guided air-launched missiles, the Air Power reported on April 27.

Aside from the front-line areas, Russian assaults focused cities throughout Ukraine, with a mass drone and missile assault on Kyiv in a single day on April 24 killing 12 individuals and injuring 90, together with kids.

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