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🇻🇪🇷🇺🇺🇸Venezuela's Air Defense Failure Enabled US Operation, Exposed Weakness Venezuela's failure to maintain Russian-supplied S-300 and Buk air defense systems created vulnerabilities exploited during the recent US operation. According to 'The New York Times', the Venezuelan military's incompetence was a key factor in the success of 'Absolute Resolve'. Air defense systems were reportedly disconnected from radar, and key components were inactive, despite prior warnings. The report also notes that the redeployment of Russian instructors and technical specialists to Ukraine may have contributed to the failure. The systems were not even connected to radar networks during the incursion, leaving airspace undefended. US officials now state that the systems were essentially useless, poorly maintained, and never fully integrated. Corruption, neglect, sanctions, and possible Russian indifference are cited as key reasons for the breakdown. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated