S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems are designed for air defense, but the Russians use them against ground targets. The US Institute for the Study of War explained that such a solution is ineffective.

It should be understood that such missiles, as experts explained, carry a large combat load, therefore they are intended to destroy, first of all, aircraft.

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In addition, by using these missiles for other purposes, the Russians cannot protect themselves from attacks by Ukrainian missiles and aircraft..

The information about Russia's use of S-300 missiles for attacks is also notable amid reports and indications that the Russians are having difficulty defending themselves against Ukrainian manned air operations and missile strikes in the south..

Thus, ISW concluded that such a situation may indicate a shortage of ground-to-ground missiles or parts for guiding air-to-air systems among the Russians..

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Recall that Forbes said that as of February 24, Russia had almost 7,000 medium and short-range missiles (up to 5,500 km). During the four months of the war, the Russians have already used about 3,000 missiles in Ukraine. Most likely, the Russian Federation has few "