Russia deployed its only S-500 air defense system in Crimea amid Ukrainian strikes. The system is "experimental," Ukraine's spy chief said, and has never been used before in combat. Ukraine has upped its attacks in Crimea, likely hoping to destroy Russia's air defenses in the area. AdvertisementRussia has deployed its only S-500 air defense system in Crimea as Ukraine ups its attacks on the occupied peninsula, Ukraine's spy chief said this week. Russia moved the S-500 to protect the Kerch Bridge, as well as strengthen Russia's air defense network in occupied Crimea, Budanov said Wednesday.

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Persons: —, Ukraine's, Kyrylo Budanov, Budanov Organizations: Service, Ukrainian Defense Intelligence Directorate, Business Locations: Russia, Crimea, Ukraine, Kerch