People are achieving the impossible with available weapons: Ihnat explains why it is increasingly difficult to destroy enemy missiles
During the July 8 attack, cruise missiles were flying at extremely low altitudes, according to Ihnat.
During the July 8 attack on Kyiv, the "Ohmatdyt" children's hospital was hit. / Photo: TSN
Considering the night attack and the missile strikes on Kyiv and the children's hospital "Ohmatdyt" on July 8, Russian terrorists launched 44 missiles of various types at Ukrainian cities. Air defense managed to shoot down 33 of them. However, the enemy continuously improves not only reconnaissance and strike UAVs but also other means of aerial attack, such as cruise and ballistic missiles. As a result, it becomes increasingly difficult to detect and destroy them. Enemy missiles are equipped with additional means, including radar and heat traps.
Former Air Force Spokesman Yuriy Ihnat said this on his Facebook page.
"Horror, pain and hatred... Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih, Dnipro, Pokrovsk. Unfortunately, the enemy is constantly improving not only reconnaissance and strike UAVs but also other means of aerial attack, such as cruise and ballistic missiles. As a result, it becomes increasingly difficult to detect and destroy them. Enemy missiles are equipped with additional means, including radar and heat traps," he said.
During the July 8 attack, according to Ihnat, cruise missiles were flying at extremely low altitudes, sometimes as low as fifty meters, which could also lead to catastrophic consequences on the ground.
"Do not ignore the air alert, especially when there is a confirmed missile or drone movement in your direction. Take care of yourself and your loved ones! We will get revenge," Ihnat said.
The former Air Force spokesman also noted that "people on the ground sometimes achieve the impossible with the available weapons and equipment to shoot down as many Russian missiles and drones as possible."
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