Russia has deployed its most advanced air defense system, the S-500 Prometheus, in occupied Crimea, according to Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR). Budanov stated on June 12 that certain parts of the S-500 system are already operational in Crimea. This deployment marks an experimental application of the S-500, which is considered Russia's latest and most modern air defense technology. The installation of these systems in Crimea underscores the strategic importance of the region for Russia and raises concerns about the evolving military dynamics in the area.
⚡️Budanov: Russia places S-500 air defense systems in occupied Crimea. Russian forces have installed their latest S-500 air defense system in occupied Crimea, Ukraine's military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov said on June 12. https://t.co/8GSDJGlG28
🤨 The Russians have deployed the latest S-500 air defense systems in Crimea, - Budanov P.S. 🔜💥🔥 https://t.co/rUfParZS1m
Russia has already placed their most advanced air defense system, the S-500 Prometheus in Crimea. Certain parts of the system are already in Crimea, states the head of Ukrainian GUR 🇺🇦 Kyrylo Budanov Can’t wait for ATACMS to destroy it 🔥 https://t.co/Uh5A5FuqJz
Russia has deployed its latest S-500 air defense systems in Crimea, said the head of the Ukrainian Main Intelligence Directorate Budanov. (He also said Crimean (Kerch) Bridge will be taken out in the first half of 2024 - he could use that as an excuse if it does not work out) https://t.co/TyWvovMeAD
Russia deployed their newest S-500 air defense systems in the occupied Crimea, Ukraine’s Budanov says. https://t.co/RUz4qaSDG6
Head of the GUR Kyrylo Budanov said that Russia has placed elements of its most modern air defense system S-500 Prometheus in occupied Crimea. "The latest elements of the S-500 have appeared. This is, in principle, an experimental application. Well, they have already appeared… https://t.co/0QVzSI3gyC