The Third Army Corps showed how a Russian Buk-M3 surface-to-air missile system was hit by an attack drone. A video of the strike was published on the unit’s Telegram channel, UNN reports.
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It is reported that the system was hit during the Vivaldi offensive operation. The SAM system was attacked by operators from MURAMASA of the 21st Separate Regiment of Unmanned Systems KRAKEN using a drone. In the video, the pilots detected the SAM system with a drone as it was moving along a road accompanied by military equipment, and struck it.
The enemy’s loss of one of its key air defense assets means fewer opportunities to protect its forces on the battlefield
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The Buk-M3 SAM system is one of the most advanced air defense systems in service with the Russian army, the unit said. It is a multifunctional medium-range system capable of intercepting aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and drones. It is used to protect troops and infrastructure facilities from attacks from the air.
The Buk-M3 has a declared engagement altitude of up to 35 kilometers and a range of up to 70 kilometers. The SAM system is equipped with six missiles capable of shooting down targets traveling at speeds of up to 3 kilometers per second. In addition, the system has a multifunctional radar. The estimated cost of the unit is $45 million.