Israel Targets Russian-Made S-300 Air Defense System Inside Iran, Footage Shows

Israel has struck a Russian-made S-300 long-range air defense system deployed in Iran, according to footage released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

According to Defence Blog on April 7, the IDF published video showing precision-guided strikes on Iranian military infrastructure, including what defense analysts identified as an S-300PMU system supplied by Russia.

The Israeli military did not disclose the exact location of the strike, but open-source observers suggest the system was positioned to protect strategic sites near the capital.

The S-300PMU is a Russian-designed long-range surface-to-air missile system delivered to Iran under a contract signed in 2007, with shipments completed in the mid-2010s. According to Army Recognition, the system forms part of Iran’s layered air defense network, intended to protect key military and nuclear-related facilities.

The system is designed to detect and engage aircraft, cruise missiles, and certain ballistic threats at distances of up to 125–150 kilometers, depending on configuration. A standard S-300 battery typically includes surveillance and engagement radars, a command post, and multiple mobile launchers.

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