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I'm assuming you're asking in good faith:

Patriot. NASAMs. SAMP-T and IRIS. All proving themselves at least as good as any Russian SAM system.

ATACMS, GMLRS, HARM, Javelin, TOW, Gepard, PZH-2000, M-777, Paladin, SCALP/STORM, Bradley... The list goes on. Of course the Ukrainians are not being provided with enough equipment and munitions to actually win, but the equipment itself is dominating when used in even a close approximation to sound strategy.

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This is just a list of equipment, most of which Russia has equivalents of that are at least a match (or close enough).

Does Russia have access to said equipment in sufficient quantities?

Having stats in a spreadsheet is a lot different than what the tool is actually in the field.

i.e. equipment manufacturered to code, inspected, and maintenance schedules followed.

ATACMS and GMLRS don't have Russian equivalents that are worth a damn. Same with Javelin, PZH-2000, Paladin, and the cruise missiles I listed. And hell, the ancient Bradley is knocking out the latest Russian tanks with it's 25mm chain gun...

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