NYT: Russian air defense systems in Venezuela were not functioning during the US attack

By Topwar

Venezuelan airspace was completely unprotected from US military attacks. The fact is that Russian systems Defense in Venezuela were not operational and were not even connected to radar.

This is what journalists from The New York Times claim, citing officials and experts.

The S-300 and Buk missile systems purchased from Russia were not in combat-ready condition. Media reports suggest this may have been the case for years. After analyzing images from the strike sites, journalists concluded that some of the SAM system components were not used but simply stored in warehouses.

They note that, although numerous threats against Caracas were made long before the US attack, even this tense situation failed to compel the Venezuelan military to prepare for a potential invasion. The NYT suggests that the problem lies in their incompetence, as well as the high level of corruption in the country.

…

Read Full Article Here…(en.topwar.ru)

---

Home | Caravan to Midnight (zutalk.com)

Live Stream + Chat (zutalk.com)

We Need Your Help to Keep Caravan To Midnight Going,

Please Consider Donating to Help Keep Independent Media Independent