Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces struck three Russian Buk air defense systems in the Kursk direction within 12 hours, damaging radars on two Buk-M3 launchers and destroying one Buk-M2 launcher.
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USF struck three Russian Buk air defense systems in Kursk direction within 12 hours
The strike destroyed hangars, several military buildings, and technical equipment. More than 30 occupants were eliminated, including UAV crews and repairmen.
The destruction of this facility significantly reduces the Russian Federation's ability to conduct combat operations against the units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces in Sumy region and in the Kursk sector.
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