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Ukraine Destroys $14M Russian Pantsir-S1 Air Defense System in Dubovoe Near Belgorod

Jun 22, 2024, 11:46 AM

Ukrainian forces have reportedly destroyed a Russian Pantsir-S1 air defense system near Belgorod, Russia. The system, valued at approximately $14 million, was targeted in the village of Dubovoe, located 26km from the Ukrainian border. This strike is part of Ukraine's ongoing efforts to dismantle Russian air defenses, thereby securing the skies for their drone operations. The destruction of the Pantsir-S1 has led to complaints from locals in Belgorod and raised concerns among Russian forces about their air defense capabilities. The system was covering a Russian group of forces trying to advance towards Lyptsi in the Kharkiv region.