Make no mistake, the Russian attack on the Kremenchuk shopping mail was both barbaric and criminal, as it was not a military target but a strike on civilians.
But those calling for Patriots or Iron Domes do not understand how those systems work. Here's a short explainer. 1/8
But those calling for Patriots or Iron Domes do not understand how those systems work. Here's a short explainer. 1/8
Both those systems are long range air defense, but they provide POINT not AREA DEFENSE capabilities.
What's that mean?
These extremely expensive systems are made of of 4 large components systmes. They identify & intercept aircraft or missiles INBOUND to a SPECIFIC TARGET. 2/
What's that mean?
These extremely expensive systems are made of of 4 large components systmes. They identify & intercept aircraft or missiles INBOUND to a SPECIFIC TARGET. 2/
In other words, a commander places these systems around something they want to defend...a city, a specific important facility, a troop formation.
These systems ARE NOT lined up along a border to provide a protective shield.
That's because these systems track...3/
These systems ARE NOT lined up along a border to provide a protective shield.
That's because these systems track...3/
...incoming enemy missiles, determine where they might strike, and then calculate a firing formula to either counter the missile or allow it to land harmlessly in an unpopulated or unimportant area.
These systems DO NOT intercept every enemy launched missile. 4/
These systems DO NOT intercept every enemy launched missile. 4/
The Patriots - which are EXTREMELY LIMITED because of their expense and complexity - are placed at port locations, cities, or to guard against missiles hitting where troops are located.
In Israel, the Iron Dome is mostly paced near major population centers, like Tel Aviv. 5/
In Israel, the Iron Dome is mostly paced near major population centers, like Tel Aviv. 5/
Russia is attacking cities. Many - like Kremenchuk - are civilian population centers. The attack there was so barbaric because it was so unexpected.
To "cover" all the locations that RU has struck with missiles in UKR would likely take more Patriots & Iron Domes than exist. 6/
To "cover" all the locations that RU has struck with missiles in UKR would likely take more Patriots & Iron Domes than exist. 6/
The NASAM - a mid to high range missile - is what is being shipped, primarily because it is easier to use, less complicated in equipment, and capable of shooting down SOME (not all) incoming missiles.
It's small, and can get into UKR with less training and difficulties. 7/
It's small, and can get into UKR with less training and difficulties. 7/
My advice: be wary of anyone suggesting the shipment of Patriots & Iron Domes to UKR, because they are POINT DEFENSE weapons systems, expensive, difficult to deploy, and very, very large.
In other words those recommending this system don't know anything about it. 8/8
In other words those recommending this system don't know anything about it. 8/8
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