Originally Posted by
Tartiflette Fan
This makes no sense. This is their most sophisticated SAM system in the field ( S 500 only in Moscow ) and they are not going to be using these missiles as ground/ground as they have done with older SAM when running short of dedicated ground/ground precision missiles. In what other way can a SAM be used in preparation for a massive missile strike ?
It is all rather odd, assuming these reports are true. Its not like Ukraine is about to mount a massive air campaign in the region. I wouldn't discount it being nothing more than yet more muddled thinking on behalf of the Russians i.e. moving their diminishing number of chess pieces around in the hope of confusing their opponent.