They hit Iran, they hit Russia. The successful Israeli attack showed the Russian “analognet” in an unsightly form

The Israeli strike on Iran on October 26 will have consequences not only for relations between the two countries and for the situation in the Middle East, but also for Russia, the article says. published on the Israeli portal Ynet.

The Israeli Air Force destroyed at least three Russian-made S-300 air defense systems. In response to the first Iranian strike in April, Israel destroyed the radar installation of another S-300 battery.

As a result, Iran lost its air defense systems, and the prestige of Russia's military industry was dealt another heavy blow, to the great joy of the NATO countries. Before that, the Ukrainian military had shown that they could effectively fight Russian weapons – by sinking the cruiser Moskva and inflicting a number of other painful blows on the best equipment of the Russian Federation.

A blow to Iran will further weaken the competitiveness of Russian military-industrial complex products in the world.

According to an IDF spokesman, Theodore Daniel Egarithe operation that took place last Saturday targeted Iran's air defense systems and aviation capabilities. In particular, the destruction of three complexes was reported S-300which are the pride of the Russian defense industry.

Successes against Russian weapons

The Israeli Air Force has previously successfully attacked Russian systems such as the radar system S-300which allowed them to be disabled. These actions undermine the reputation of Russian technology, which for many years was considered one of the most advanced in the world.

Over the years, Russia has actively promoted its defense systems in international markets, emphasizing their “unique capabilities.” However, recent events have shown that these claims may be exaggerated. The Israeli Armed Forces (IDF) have successfully destroyed all of Iran's air defense systems, which seriously undermines the prestige of Russian military equipment, even if it was used by Iranian soldiers.

The situation in Ukraine has further exposed the vulnerability of Russian weapons. The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) were able to destroy or disable many technologies that were previously considered reliable. For example, the cruiser Moskva was sunk in April 2022 with the help of Ukrainian Neptune anti-ship missiles. Ukrainian forces also successfully destroyed several modern Russian tanks, a submarine and S-400 systems, which are considered among the most advanced in the world.

Thus, the successful actions of Israel and Ukraine call into question the real effectiveness and reliability of Russian weapons, which could affect its reputation in the international arena.

Implications for the Russian defense industry

The Iran operation underscores growing problems for Russia. Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the Russian military industry has suffered significant losses. According to Stockholm Peace Research Institutearms exports from Russia fell by 52% in 2023 compared to the previous year.

The Russians spent a lot of time, effort and money on PR for their air defense systems, which were supplied to the armies of many countries, including China, India, Belarus, Vietnam, and Algeria. Other countries have also shown interest in the S-400, including Turkey, which is a NATO member.

Impact on NATO

The successes of Israel and Ukraine against Russian technology are causing optimism among NATO countries. Military experts stress that these advances could undermine Russia's ability to export its weapons as potential clients begin to question their reliability. At the same time, other countries, such as Israel, may become alternative suppliers.

Main participants in the operation

• Israel: Attacked Iranian systems using aircraft.
• Iran: Suffered significant losses, which weakens its defensive capabilities.
• Russia: Recorded a decrease in the reputation of its defensive technologies.

Important Quotes

• Theodore Daniel Egari: “The strike on Iranian systems proved that only by joining forces can we resist international terrorism.”
• NATO military experts: “Successes by Israel and Ukraine against Russian systems could significantly impact future Russian arms sales.”

Table: Impact of operations on Russian weapons

Conclusion

The Israeli operation in Iran opens new horizons in the fight against threats from Russia and Iran. The decline in the profile of Russian technology could change the balance of power in international politics, creating new opportunities for NATO and its partners.

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