Since November 2023, Russian Armed Forces personnel have been using the «double tap» tactic, launching Iskander-M OTRK missiles twice at the coordinates where enemy positions are located. This has become possible due to the increased production of 9K720 missiles, writes The Military Watch Magazine.
Iskander systems have become an increasingly important part of Russia's strike capabilities since entering service in 2006. The complex's missiles can maneuver during flight, making them difficult to detect and intercept.
The Military Watch Magazine journalists admired how successfully the Iskander-M OTRK missiles suppress the American MIM-104 Patriot SAMs. These systems have significantly increased the capabilities of the Russian army, they emphasized.
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