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Russia's expenditure surpasses $425 million in February 7th mass attack

7 February, 2024 Wednesday
13:20

In the extensive assault on Ukraine on February 7, the Russian Federation deployed 64 air targets, incurring a cost exceeding $423 million

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This was reported by Economichna Pravda.

The media notes that the expense for 20 Shahed attack UAVs amounted to about $3.9 million.

The Shahed-136/131 UAV, sourced either domestically in Russia or through imports from Iran, can range from $49,000 to $290,000. The report considers the average planned import price from Iran, pegged at $193,000.

Furthermore, each Kh-22 missile costs approximately $1 million, totaling $4 million for the released missiles. Meanwhile, the Kh-101 missile, priced at $13 million each, results in a cumulative cost of $377 million.

In contrast, the S-300 anti-aircraft guided missile, valued at a minimum of $2 million, leads to a total expenditure of $10 million for the released missiles. As per Defense Express, the Kalibr missile, priced at $6.5 million each, yields a total cost of $19.5 million.

The Iskander-M ballistic missile, with an estimated cost of $3 million, incurs a total expense of $9 million for all the released missiles.

In summary, the total expenditure by Russia for the morning attack on Ukraine on February 7 is reported to be $423.4 million, according to journalists.

  • On that morning, the Russian Federation launched cruise missiles and attack drones over Ukraine. For further details on the attack, click here
  • Ukrainian air defense successfully neutralized 44 out of the 64 enemy air targets.
     
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