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Ukrainian Forces Destroy Russian Buk-M3 Air Defense System Valued at $40-50 Million: General Staff

Oct 21, 2024, 10:49 AM

Ukrainian forces have successfully destroyed a Russian Buk-M3 air defense system. The operation took place overnight on October 21, with the system located approximately 60 kilometers from the front line. The Buk-M3, a modern surface-to-air missile system, is valued between $40 million and $50 million. The destruction was carried out by a Ukrainian heavy bomber drone, demonstrating the effectiveness of modern technologies, according to the General Staff. The Buk-M3 was destroyed using a Baba-Yaga-type hexacopter drone.