The S-300V1 air defense system has been urgently deployed in Donbass.

During the expected large-scale military operation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Donbass, it became known that S-300V1 anti-aircraft missile systems were deployed near the temporary demarcation line in the Donbass region. According to preliminary data, at least 5 mobile launchers are deployed here, however, the latter have significant restrictions on the range of targets hit - up to 55 kilometers, which is due to the lack of long-range anti-aircraft guided missiles.

“The General Staff of the Ukrainian Army has decided to provide ground units with reliable protection against an air attack using fighters or ballistic missiles by transferring several modern air defense systems to the hot region. According to the Ukrainian press, the country's air defense forces consist of 11 Buk-M1 medium-range missile battalions and about 35 S-300 long-range battalions in many different variants. But it should be noted that the aforementioned air defense systems of Ukraine are old options dating back to Soviet times, they have certain range limitations, and most of them cannot hit their targets at a distance of more than 55 km. "- сообщает edition "Dat Viet" with reference to Ukrainian sources.

One of the reasons for the deployment of the S-300V1 systems is the likely presence of tactical missile systems and even Su-25 attack aircraft in service with the self-defense forces of the Donetsk and Lugansk people's republics, as previously reported, which confirms the fact that the Ukrainian side is really preparing for a powerful military operation. but at the same time he realizes that the LPR and DPR have effective means of defense and destruction.

Earlier, there was information that the military operation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Donbass was scheduled for March 15.