Ukraine has been flying shockingly deep inside Russia because Russian air defenses are so degraded, expert says

Fri, 08/02/2024 - 05:35

A rocket launches from a S-400 missile system against a dark blue sky — A Russian S-400 air defense system launches.
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Ukraine has been able to fly surprisingly far into Russia unimpeded, a military expert said.
George Barros told BI that Russia's air defenses have been stretched for multiple reasons.
Ukraine has destroyed some Russian systems and is targeting more, straining Russia's resources.

Ukraine has been able to strike unusually deep inside Russia because Russian air defenses have been stretched, a warfare expert told Business Insider.

George Barros, a Russia expert for the US-based Institute for the Study of War, said many of Ukraine's drones were able to penetrate past the point where Russian air defenses should be able to stop them.