(VIDEO) Russia Loses Six Advanced Buk-M3 Systems in One Week as Ukraine Targets Air Defenses

Ukrainian Army Destroys Six Russian Air Defence Systems Worth 270 Million Dollars

Ukrainian forces have successfully destroyed six advanced Russian Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile systems in the past week, dealing a significant blow to Russia’s air defence capabilities. The aerial reconnaissance units of Ukraine’s 65th Brigade, operating under the Ronina Division, carried out the strikes. Each Buk-M3 system is valued at approximately 45 million dollars, bringing the total cost of the destroyed equipment to 270 million dollars.

In a recent operation, the Ronina Division identified and targeted multiple Russian air defence systems stationed in occupied areas of the Zaporizhzhia region. Within a single day, Ukrainian forces eliminated three of these systems, including a Tor missile system valued at 30 million dollars, alongside a Buk-M2 and a Buk-M3 system. The strikes, carried out using kamikaze drones, not only destroyed the advanced equipment but also eliminated the Russian military personnel operating them.

The Buk-M3, known by its NATO designation SA-27 Gullum, is the latest and most advanced version of Russia’s Buk air defence system. Designed to intercept a variety of aerial threats, the system is capable of targeting stealth aircraft such as the F-35 and F-22 Raptor, tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and high-precision weaponry. With a range of up to 65 kilometres and an altitude reach of 25 kilometres, the Buk-M3 represents a key component of Russia’s modern air defence strategy.

Ukraine has not only reduced Russia’s ability to defend its occupied territories but also demonstrated its growing capability in countering sophisticated military technology by successfully neutralising these missile systems. The use of drones in these operations highlights the evolving nature of modern warfare, where advanced and costly systems can be destroyed with precision strikes from relatively low-cost unmanned aerial vehicles.

Ukraine’s ability to target and destroy high-value Russian military assets is a crucial factor in its ongoing resistance against the invasion.