Quote Originally Posted by Husar View Post
Yes, they use cruise missiles and there are systems to defend against them.
Sarmatian is probably correct in that they're not fool-proof, but I'd think they can take down a few before they reach their target. Might also depend on the terrain and other factors. These systems even have a name:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Close-in_weapon_system

Depending on the size of the cruise missile, the flight path, terrain, etc., it's also possible that airplanes can intercept them.
Of course one question might just be how much gear capable of doing this does Russia have close to the target in the first place?

Even mortar and artillery shells can be targeted by some modern systems:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counte...ry,_and_Mortar
Actually, the longer and higher the ballistic arc, the easier the targeting (at least until you get up to near-orbital speeds). True even of small targets like a mortar round. Lower and more obstacles in the way is much tougher to target.

Though, of course, NOT impossible. Cruise missile have been shot down before and would be in such a strike. I was noting that the 90% interception rates achieved (in some cases) by multiple GTA systems against ballistic missiles was not a realistic percentage expectation.