SOURCE: AFI
A dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been reported, with a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet successfully intercepted by a Russian R-37M long-range air-to-air missile. According to Russian military sources, the incident occurred as the Ukrainian aircraft was attempting to launch AGM-88B HARM anti-radar missiles against Russian air defense systems.
The MiG-29 was detected by a Russian aircraft equipped with the Irbis-E radar at an astonishing distance of approximately 270 kilometers. The R-37M missile then engaged the target, successfully intercepting it at a range of between 220 and 200 kilometers.
Simultaneously, Ukrainian forces employed UAB AASM-250 HAMMER precision-guided munitions against Russian air defense systems and UAV control posts near the frontline.
This development underscores the growing sophistication of the conflict and highlights the critical role of long-range air defense systems in modern warfare. Experts warn that the use of such advanced weaponry could potentially escalate the conflict further.