The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed the Russian anti-aircraft missile system Buk-M1-2

The Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed the launcher of the Buk-M1-2 anti-aircraft missile system. The goal was

affected in the south of Ukraine on the border of Donetsk and Zaporozhye regions.

What is known

The anti-aircraft missile system of the Russian army wasdetected by an unmanned aerial vehicle. Despite the fact that the Buk is designed to destroy air targets, including drones, it failed to hit the Ukrainian drone.

#Ukraine: South of Novopetrivka, #Donetsk Oblast, Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian SAM system- as claimed, a Buk-M1(-2) TELAR. pic.twitter.com/hP5mj8l2gg

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It has not yet been specified which weaponused to destroy the anti-aircraft missile system. Judging by the effect of the defeat, it is likely that SMArt or BONUS precision-guided munitions of 155 mm caliber were used. With the right combination of circumstances, such projectiles can destroy two targets at once.

Both munitions have two cluster warheads.They separate when approaching the target and fall from above. The SMArt 155 descends with a parachute system, while the 155 BONUS is equipped with wings. While attacking a target, the ammo speed is reduced.