Russian Military Destroys Ukrainian HIMARS in Sumy with Iskander Missile

Aug 15, 2024, 02:32 PM

The Russian military has reportedly destroyed a Ukrainian M142 HIMARS multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) near Yunakivka in the Sumy region of Ukraine. According to various sources, the strike was carried out using an Iskander ballistic missile after the HIMARS had launched missiles targeting the Kursk region in Russia. The HIMARS was reportedly tracked by a Russian UAV before being struck, and its destruction was followed by secondary detonations. The incident underscores ongoing tensions and military engagements between Russia and Ukraine, particularly involving advanced military equipment such as the HIMARS and Iskander systems.