Ukrainian drones obliterate three Russian Buk systems in 12 hours
Ukrainian drone forces destroyed three Russian Buk air defense systems within 12 hours, as reported by the Ukrainian portal Defense Express. This record was set by soldiers from the 413th Airborne Drone Systems Battalion.
Ukrainian drone forces achieved a new record by destroying three Russian Buk air defense systems in just 12 hours. This information was provided by the Defense Express service, citing a video published on April 7 by the official channel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Precise drone attacks
Defense Express reports that Ukrainians used FPV drones to strike a Buk-M2 vehicle that the Russians had hidden in the forest. Additionally, accurate hits targeted two newer generation vehicles—the Buk-M3 launchers. Each strike was documented in a video prepared by the military.
Significance of the Buk systems
The newer 9K317M Buk-M3 system is notable for having six interceptors and the capability to engage targets at distances of up to 43 miles. The manufacturer notes that this technology effectively destroys various types of aircraft and missiles at altitudes up to 22 miles, although some sources suggest the maximum altitude is 16 miles.
The second system that was destroyed using the new drones by the Ukrainians is the Russian Buk-M2. According to Defense Express, it is a highly mobile and multifunctional medium-range surface-to-air missile system. In the Russian Federation's army, it is used to destroy aircraft as well as helicopters, cruise missiles, and smaller aerial targets, including drones.
The 9K317 Buk-M2 system includes the 9A317 launcher, 9A316 transporter-loader vehicle, and the 9S18M1-3 radar station. The fire unit consists of the 9M317 guided missile, with a targeting range of 31 miles and a maximum flight altitude of 16 miles.
