By Elena Teslova
MOSCOW (AA) – The Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday that it intercepted in Ukraine a US-made ADM-160B MALD (miniature air-launched decoy) missiles designed for air defense suppression for the first time during its “military operation.”
Two missiles of this type were shot down by Russia, the ministry said in a statement, noting that the US has not officially announced their supplies to Ukraine.
The ministry characterized ADM-160B MALD missiles as "extremely difficult" to intercept.
The US developed the ADM-160B MALD missile, which is air-launched and expendable. Later versions of the missile are also outfitted with electronic countermeasures that actively jam early warning and target acquisition radars.