Ukrainian forces strike three Russian Buk systems in Kursk region
The Unmanned Systems Forces announced this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.
The erators carried out precise strikes with FPV drones on a Buk-M2 launch unit, which the enemy had camouflaged in a forest strip. This led to the detonation of missiles and the destruction of the unit.
Additionally, the battalion erators struck two Buk-M3 launchers, damaging their radars. The radar is a key component of the Buk system, designed for "illuminating" aerial targets and guiding missiles. Its destruction undermines the combat capabilities of the system.
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The Buk-M3 (9K37M3/SA-17 Grizzly) is a modern mobile surface-to-air missile system, one of the key elements of Russian air defense. It is capable of destroying airborne targets at altitudes of up to 35 kilometers and tracking them at distances of up to 70 kilometers. The full cost of the system is approximately $45 million.
Source: ukrinform.net