Video reveals use of 5V28 missile by Ukrainian military intelligence against Russian positions
A new video shared on social media shows the use of the S-200V/M Vega air defense missile system by Ukraine’s military intelligence service (GUR). The launches, conducted from 5P72 mobile stationary launchers, employ 5V28 guided missiles, originally designed for air defense, now also adapted to strike ground targets.
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According to the specialized channel Military Informant, part of the missiles are still used in their original air defense role, while others have been modified to operate as surface-to-surface missiles. How these weapons have retained functionality after decades of storage or abandonment remains a technical mystery.
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The Soviet-origin S-200 system was widely used by the USSR and later by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, though with a limited performance record. Ironically, it is only in the hands of Ukrainian forces that the system has begun to inflict significant damage—against Russia itself.
The repurposing of these old missiles highlights the adaptability and resourcefulness of the Ukrainian armed forces amid the prolonged conflict with the Russian invasion. The restoration and modernization of obsolete Soviet equipment has become a recurring tactic in Ukraine’s arsenal.
Source: Official Telegram of the Ukrainian Army TV | @army_tv | Militarnyi. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
