Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
ISLAMABAD, May 10 (Xinhua) — Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Saturday destroyed an S-400 air defense missile system (SAM) in Adampur, located in Jalandhar district of Punjab state, India, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) of the Pakistan Armed Forces said in a statement.
It is noted that the strike was carried out by hypersonic missiles launched from a JF-17 fighter, and high-precision munitions neutralized advanced air defense systems.
The S-400 system is considered one of the most modern air defense systems in India’s arsenal. Its cost is estimated at approximately $1.5 billion, the report says.
Military analysts told Xinhua that the downing of the S-400 could have significant implications for India’s air defence in the region.
According to ISPR, the strike was carried out as part of Pakistan’s major military operation Banyan-ul-Marsoos (Lead-Covered Wall), launched in response to ongoing Indian provocations. –0–