Russian scientists arrested on treason charges for missiles failing to hit targets
Kyiv claims its US-supplied air defense systems have been able to shoot many of the missiles down, leading to the Kremlin's harsh response.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Russia's Kremlin said Wednesday that the scientists behind the country's hypersonic missile technology face “very serious accusations."
A rare public outroar over a wartime crackdown has fueled, increasing unease across Russian society and led to treason charges against three scientists who were arrested at home within the last year. Russia's missile technology was at one point acknowledged as unstoppable, but Kyiv claims its US-supplied air defense systems have been able to shoot many of the missiles down, leading to the Kremlin's harsh response.
In an open letter published Monday criticizing the arrests, colleagues of the three scientists warned that Russia’s knowledge on the subject faces “impending collapse.”
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Kyiv claims its US-supplied air defense systems have been able to shoot many of the missiles down, leading to the Kremlin's harsh response.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Russia's Kremlin said Wednesday that the scientists behind the country's hypersonic missile technology face “very serious accusations."
A rare public outroar over a wartime crackdown has fueled, increasing unease across Russian society and led to treason charges against three scientists who were arrested at home within the last year. Russia's missile technology was at one point acknowledged as unstoppable, but Kyiv claims its US-supplied air defense systems have been able to shoot many of the missiles down, leading to the Kremlin's harsh response.
In an open letter published Monday criticizing the arrests, colleagues of the three scientists warned that Russia’s knowledge on the subject faces “impending collapse.”
more.............. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-743624
