According to the press service of Russia’s Ministry of Defense, two American-made ADM-160B MALD decoy missiles were eliminated. These devices are designed to confuse enemy air defenses rather than cause direct kinetic damage. The ministry’s Telegram channel reported the destruction, noting that two MALD air-launched missiles were shot down with the combined efforts of aviation units and air defense systems within the Aerospace Forces. [Source: socialbites.ca]
Earlier, Admiral Nikolai Evmenov, the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, warned that U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles pose a broad threat to targets across much of the Russian Federation. He stated that ships carrying these missiles represent a principal risk, capable of advanced strikes. The United States has employed Tomahawks since the 1980s, including actions during recent operations in Syria. Analysts have suggested that Russia maintains capabilities to counter these cruise missiles, with further details discussed in related coverage. [Source: socialbites.ca]
There is also mention that the United States would consider deploying decoy missiles as a tactic to overwhelm air defenses, a strategy that could influence how such threats are managed in future engagements. [Source: socialbites.ca]