Ukraine destroys Russian missiles with air defense systems that the US abandoned

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The Ukrainians are using an American-made air defense system that the United States decommissioned more than two decades ago to successfully shoot down Russian cruise missiles.
As Business Insider reports, the weapon in question is the MIM-23 Hawk, a medium-range surface-to-air missile system that was first used in the 1960s and was long considered obsolete. The military favored more portable systems, but the weapon has found new life in Ukraine, proving that after all these years, it is still a useful tool.
A Ukrainian military officer who operates the Hawk system said that while the weapon is not new, it is "effective in the right hands." He has scored more than two dozen successful hits, including against Russian Kh-59 cruise missiles and Iranian-made Shahed attack drones.
Soldier Alexander said the Shahed drones are the most annoying because they fly very slowly, making it tiring to fight them for a long time.
"It's much easier to work with missiles, even when they're aimed at you. It was a bit awkward when three Kh-59 missiles were flying straight at us, constantly changing altitude. But all the targets were detected and destroyed one after another," he said.
"The main secret is not even in the weapons we work with, but in the synchronous and coordinated work of the unit. We understand perfectly well the risks and consequences if we do not listen or ignore each other," he said.
The Hawk system was deployed around the world during its four decades of service with the U.S. military. It saw combat in the Middle East. However, in the 1990s, after the end of the Cold War, the air threat to American forces changed. The Hawk was retired and replaced by other systems, such as the FIM-92 Stinger and Avenger. The skies were also covered by the MIM-104 Patriot.
While the U.S. no longer uses the Hawk, several countries still operate it, as well as its many variants, including Spain, which first sent several launchers to Ukraine in October 2022. Since then, the Biden administration has donated an unspecified number of Hawk systems and munitions to Kyiv and has committed to purchasing more for the country in the long term.
Ukrainian officials regularly press the United States and its NATO allies to boost their air defense capabilities to combat the Russian threat. Although the Hawk is an aging system, it still helps plug important gaps in the skies.
The Hawk is not the only 1960s-era weapon to have found success in Ukraine. German-made Gepard cannons have also proven highly effective at shooting down Russian drones and cruise missiles at low altitudes.
Earlier, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that Ukraine will receive air defense systems and missiles for them . They will be provided by the United States and eight other European countries.
"International partners heard us. We were able to convince them that strengthening Ukraine's air defense is the top priority. As a result, we have concrete results of the work of both the president and the entire Ukrainian team in recent times," the prime minister noted.
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[@tambaynaofwreybarmec5522]

Wow Glory to to God and Eukraine !!!

[@spydude38]

HAWK is a very capable system. It will do well in Ukraine.

[@josepheriah5977]

Ukraine strong

[@spackle9999]

For the longest time. When you thought of an air defense weapon as an American, you always pictured the HAWK.

[@turtle1723]

I hear that. My dad was a HAWK tech in 68 on the German Czech border.

[@rogerthat4545]

I guess that depends on how old you are

[@banhbao147]

Những vũ khí loại khỏi biên chến của mỹ lại làm đau đầu những nhà khoa học vũ khí vĩ đại của nga sao, nước nga của putin từng nói có những vũ khí đi trước mỹ và thế giới 20năm mà không hiểu vì sao đến giờ vẫn không thấy sử dụng 😂😂😂

[@brandenhellman4381]

I wouldn’t say “abandoned “ I’d say “PROVIDED”.

[@Stationary-Traveller]

The orcs are fighting NATO surplus 😂 and losing! 😂😂

[@taitosavolainen3640]

🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

[@howarddowling3849]

Unreal👍

[@TonyStuckless-ip3vj]

At this time, I'm willing to bet that the most capable and innovative military in the world is Ukraine's armed forces. No one gave them a chance in 2022. Yes, they can't function well without ongoing military support, but with it, they are incredible.

[@Lika-p8h]

Well, you made me laugh)))) Ukraine is losing.

[@TonyStuckless-ip3vj]

@@Lika-p8h actually the jokes on you. Ukraine is pushing Russia back.

[@Stationary-Traveller]

​@@Lika-p8hOrcs are being defeated bij surplus NATO weapons!!!

[@sunilsathaye1504]

And JOKER PUTLER IS FRUSTRATED bcos of NO VICTORY EVEN AFTER 28 MONTHS. It was supposed to be a 4 days special military operation 😂😂

[@Lika-p8h]

@@sunilsathaye1504 how smart are you all to be sitting here))) But you don't know what exactly the head of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley, said during a closed congressional hearing that with a "full-scale invasion" by Russia, the Ukrainian capital would fall in 72 hours. so don't lie, Putin didn't say that. you behave like grandmothers with seeds who gossip on the bench))

[@thenewbeester]

Unconfirmed reports that the USA 🇺🇲 have sent a technical advisor for these missiles....the HAWK TUAH girl 😂 Spit on dat thang 🤔😂😎

[@trevortrevortsr2]

They have been seriously upgraded and there lots and lots of them in storage

[@priyanthapushpakumara6195]

🇺🇦🇺🇲👍

[@operator9858]

If these had shown up at the start as a way to suppliment the patriots that would have been one thing, but to replace the patriots now that they are gone? Thats another thing entirely. Its over man.

[@scorpionbites8401]

Bullshit

[@user-ut2rq3wo6o]

Слава непобедимой ва все времена рассии

[@MrDjBoyLover]

Stop drinking....

[@josemontoya6879]

SI ES MUY FACIL, SE FABRICAN CIENTOS DE ZULOS Y SE ESCONDEN EN ELLOS SISTEMAS DE DEFENSA AEREA, Y CUANDO SE DETECTEN, SALEN Y DERRIBAN, ASÍ CUMPLEN SU FUNCION Y ESTAN SEGUROS BAJO TIERRA.

[@user-cp7cb3ml6n]

False

[@rogerthat4545]

Specifically, what was "false"?

[@operator9858]

​@@rogerthat4545 its better then nothing but these things are from the 1950's and 60's. They just arent up to the task of going after modern drones and missiles. Heck many of the modern jets are out of their league...

[@spydude38]

@@operator9858 I'm sorry but you don't know what you are talking about. The HAWK system is a very capable system and will prove useful when used in a layered air defense scenario. It uses older technology yes, uses more people to control it. Yet it's still deadly.