Originally Posted by
NutLoose
According to Forbes:
" Ukraine had around 100 active batteries of S-300 long-range air-defense systems with as many as 300 launchers when Russia widened its war in the country starting the night of Feb. 23.Seven weeks later, the Russians
have knocked out at least 21 of the S-300 launchers that outside analysts have confirmed with photos or videos. Even if the
actual total of destroyed launchers is higher—and it almost certainly is—it’s not hard to understand why the Russian air force still is losing
a startling number of aircraft."
so although useful, it's probably more of a symbol than anything.