Ukraine HARM's Russia big time in ongoing counter-offensive in Kharkiv

New Delhi: Despite the formidable reputation of the Russian military, the much smaller armed forces of Ukraine have done well to hold them to a bloody stalemate. Ukraine forces in recent days have recaptured several town and cities in the strategically important Kharkiv province.

The weapons and military hardware hurriedly supplied by the US and other western nations have played a major role in stalling the fearsome Russian juggernaut. Among these, the American HARM missile has stood out with its ability to destroy Russian radars, and has become a serious headache for the invading forces.

The High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile or AGM-88 HARM is a tactical, air-to-surface anti-radiation missile designed
to target electronic signals transmitted by enemy surface-to-air radar systems.

This missile garnered international attention when Russia accused the US and NATO of supplying weapons to Ukraine. The Russian military has alleged that the remains of an AGM-88 HARM missile have been found near a Russian surface-to-air missile site. The US later admitted that some anti-radar missiles were supplied to Ukraine, lending credence to the Russian claims.

Total carnage of Russian air defense and panicking Russians. HARM missile and/or GMLRS alternative warhead, some have stated. pic.twitter.com/72SiIvt1b8

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