Ukraine’s new Vampire systems down Russian Kh-59 missile for first time

Jan 26, 2025 - 19:00

Ukraine’s Defense Forces have integrated Vampire missile systems to counter aerial threats, effectively using APKWS (Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System) missiles to intercept Russian targets. Military experts at Defence Express reported that the Ukrainian Navy recently demonstrated the system’s capabilities by downing a Russian Kh-59 missile.

Ukraine has received 14 Vampire systems through defense aid, all now operational. These systems effectively target both drones and missiles, with initial deliveries from American manufacturer L3Harris Technologies completed in six months.

The crew of one of the Ukrainian Naval Forces' boats destroyed Russian Kh-59 missile launched from Su-57 aircraft
The missile was targeting the civilian infrastructure of the Pivdennyi seaport