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Ukraine brings back 1970s-era missile to intercept Russian drones

short by Udit Gupta / on Tuesday, 8 September, 2026
Ukraine recently used a Soviet-era air-to-air missile, the R-60, to intercept a Russian S8000 Banderol missile. The stocks of newer R-73 missiles are dwindling after years of combat, forcing Kyiv to bring back the 1970s-era R-60, which are considered obsolete. Ukraine is using R-60 against drones and cruise missiles, as well as adapting some for ground-based air-defence systems.
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