12:07 02.12.2016

Turchynov reports successful completion of tests of guided air defense missiles in Kherson region

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Turchynov reports successful completion of tests of guided air defense missiles in Kherson region

Practical phase of flight tests of medium-range surface-to-air missiles have been successfully completed in Kherson region on Friday, December 2, Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov has said.

"This morning military exercises, as part of which flight tests of medium-range surface-to-air missiles have been carried out in the south of Ukraine. Medium-range missiles have confirmed their combat characteristics and were right on target," Turchynov said in his statement on the exercises published on Friday.

The missile launches were conducted in accordance with the approved program and at the designated time and place, he said.

"It is important to stress that the Russian network of spies and corrupt senior officials of the Defense Ministry intentionally destroyed the Air Defense system of Ukraine over many years. These tests and these exercises were highly important to us because it is a very serious step towards restoring our country's air defense," Turchynov said.

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