Ukrainian FPV Drones Hit Buk Systems and Weaken Russian Air Defense in Donetsk (Facebook)
FPV drones operated by the 413th Ukrainian Battalion of Unmanned Systems attacked components of Russian Buk air defense systems.
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The released footage shows drones striking a self-propelled Buk-M1 launcher, likely during refueling, followed by missile launch rails and the 9S36 radar of the Buk-M2 model.
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The attacks used shaped-charge warheads and, according to reports, the damage was severe enough to render the equipment unusable, requiring complete replacement of the radar systems.
In addition to these actions, on May 22, Ukraine’s 14th Drone Regiment, in cooperation with the Black Forest Brigade, destroyed the command post of a Russian air defense unit and struck S-300, Tor, and Buk systems. These attacks are part of an ongoing strategy to weaken Russian air defenses in the Donetsk region, which have been under pressure since April.
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Targets also included S-300V launchers with ballistic missile interception capabilities, as well as command and control vehicles. In some operations, Ukrainian forces used U.S.-made Switchblade 600 munitions in conjunction with Shark reconnaissance drones. These systems enabled precise identification and targeting of enemy assets.
Source: Militarnyi | Photo: Facebook – РЕЙД 413 батальйон СБС | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
