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THE COLLAPSE OF THE GIANT: Russia sprays American pride and leaves Trump without answers
It was supposed to be the “checkmate”. She was sold to us as the ultimate weapon that would change the course of history. But just a few hours ago, the world witnessed something far more shocking than an explosion: we witnessed the myth of America’s invincibility crumble in real time. Washington’s narrative has collapsed into the air. The so-called ATACMS missiles, these “jewels” crown of the American military-industrial complex, were launched against Russia with the promise of devastation. What happened is a brutal blow of reality. Russian S-400 and Pantsir air defense systems not only intercepted the threat, they cancelled it with an almost insulting ease. What Washington sent like an iron fist was intercepted like paper airplanes. The image is devastating for Donald Trump and for the Pentagon’s military elite. Trump, who built his political career on the image of “strength” and “unrivaled military power,” has been exposed to the world. How can you sell the idea of “Make America Great Again” when your state-of-the-art technology is being reduced to debris before it hits the ground? Russia has not only shown that its shields were impenetrable; it has clearly shown that NATO’s offensive technology is now obsolete in the face of its countermeasures.The counterattack: Message to the jugular
But the humiliation didn’t end in heaven. In a maneuver that feels absolute tactical superiority, Russia didn’t just defend itself. Minutes after turning ATACMS into space trash, the Ukrainian launch base was wiped off the map. The Kremlin’s message is scary and clear: “Not only can we stop the best you have, but we can eliminate you trying.” This event is not just a failed scramble; it’s a paradigm shift. For decades the world has operated on assuming technology
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