Expert reveals consequences of US F-35 airstrikes on Russia
(Baonghean.vn) - The columnist of the Sohu portal predicts Moscow's reaction to a large-scale airstrike on Russia by the latest US F-35 fighter jets from the Black Sea.
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| F-35 F-35A Lightning II fighter. Photo: RT |
As the author notes, the US and NATO continue to concentrate troops and weapons, including on Russia's southern borders. In case of aggression, the North Atlantic Alliance will face a "big surprise" - modernized S-300PM-2 air defense systems deployed in the Crimean Peninsula.
The upgraded air defense system is equipped with a multifunctional radar and a system for detecting and tracking difficult-to-detect airborne targets. Thanks to these improvements, the S-300PM-2 can detect fifth-generation stealth fighters at a distance of 200 to 250 km and launch missiles at them.
"As soon as the US F-35s violate Russian airspace, they will be mercilessly shot down by these systems," the observer asserted.
The strategic location of the Black Sea allows the US and NATO to strike at many important cities. However, the vast air defense network built by Moscow, including the S-300, S-400 and S-500, will force the Western coalition to change its stance and not take provocative actions against Russia.
Recently, the West has frequently spoken out about Russia's plan to "invade" Ukraine, accusing Russia of moving troops to the border with its neighbor. In response, the Kremlin stressed that Moscow does not threaten anyone and has no intention of attacking any country, but only moves its armed forces within its national territory and at its own discretion./.
