"Neptune" deceives radars: the Armed Forces use modernized missiles for the purposes of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation - the media

There were no official confirmation from the authorities, there were only some hints. In particular, KB "Luch" and NSDC Secretary Alexei Danilov posted a video of starting and assured that it was a rocket test with a distance of more than 1 thousand km. Meanwhile, Western experts explored the Armed Forces of the Armed Forces and concluded what weapons were used. Newsweek writes about it.

The publication has released the expert's opinion on the possibility of using Neptune missiles: it claims that Ukraine really has them, though not too much, and actively uses. On August 23, 2023, a defense forces on the installation of the C-400 on Cape Tarhankut was held, Newsweek reminded. Neptune was used for this purpose, Jan Williams, a representative of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, noted.

He stressed that this use is "not for intended", unlike another example - the drowning of the flagship "Moscow" of the Black Federation, which happened in the spring of 2022. The reason for this uncharacteristic use is the lack of long -range ATACMS and Taurus missiles, which the US and Germany government refuse to provide Ukraine. Although other partners shared similar missiles - Storm Shadow from Britain and Scalp from France, it is not enough, says Jan Williams.

Therefore, Ukraine has to "twist" using the tools it has. "Since the need for long -range systems to defeat remote Russian goals exceeds its proposal, Kiev has adapted," the expert said. To do this, the Neptune rocket was upgraded and now it can beat for land purposes. Aircraft hitting the air defense system means that, first, Ukraine has good intelligence, and secondly, the rocket is able to hide behind obstacles.

In addition, the possible range of its flight seems to have become larger than stated by designers before the war. Jan Williams explained: "In an ideal world of land attack is not the best use of modern anti -ship missiles. Ukraine adapts and uses what has at hand. " The Neptune rocket (R-360) is a rocket developed in the KB "Luch" from 2010 to 2020. The stated flight range is up to 280 km. Speed ​​- 900 km/h. The declared appointment - for strokes on ships up to 5 thousand tons.

Meanwhile, the anonymous interlocutor of The Drive reported that the missiles were modernized and it was they who kissed the C-400 in the Crimea. In particular, she was provided with a new guidance system. In addition, the range has increased - up to 400 km. They also increased the combat part: if in the anti -ship version the rocket carried 150 kg of explosives, now 400 kg. We remind you that analysts of the Institute of War Study have told about the situation on the Southern Front in Zaporozhye.