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They are currently mostly using machine guns mounted on LAT to shoot down Shaheds + tuned the detection system to figure out their location(crowdsourcing through app). That's why Iranian drones kinda stopped being a problem at all recently. And other valuable weaponry is spent more wisely rn.

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Ukrainians claiming something doesn’t make it true. The effects speak for themselves.

Here's an example of “air defense doing it's job” that somehow ends with an explosion on the ground and lights going out: https://twitter.com/Tendar/status/1610326116757114880

That video literally shows nearly a dozen objects being blown up. Yes, one makes it through and causes damage. No air defense is 100% unfortunately.

It also shows how shitty Russia is, continuing to bomb Kyiv when it's far from any military objective. And shows why we need to expedite Ukraine's victory.

That video shows various air defense systems trying and likely failing to intercept anything. Air bursts are not interceptions.

"Ukrainians claiming something doesn’t make it true"

Claiming what specifically?

"Here's an example of ..."

From how many examples? And what exactly do you see it's happening on the only video?

Asking just to understand what's the point you're trying to make.

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