Military video shows drone striking state-of-the-art US$45m Russian Buk-M3 system

The 3rd Army Corps has released a video showing a strike drone hitting a Russian Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system.

Source: The 3rd Army Corps on social media

Details: The system was hit during the Vivaldi offensive operation. The anti-aircraft missile system was attacked by a drone operated by the Muramasa unit of the 21st Kraken Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment.

In the video, drone pilots spot the anti-aircraft system moving along a road accompanied by other vehicles and strike it.

Quote: "The enemy's loss of one of its key air defence assets means fewer opportunities to protect its forces on the battlefield."

Details: The unit noted that the Buk-M3 is one of the most advanced air defence systems in service with the Russian forces. It is a multifunctional medium-range system capable of intercepting aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles and drones. It is used to protect troops and infrastructure from airborne attacks.

The Buk-M3 has a claimed target engagement altitude of up to 35 km and a range of up to 70 km. The system is equipped with six missiles capable of shooting down targets moving at speeds of up to three kilometres per second. In addition, the system has a multifunctional radar. The estimated cost of the system is US$45 million.

Background: Ukrainska Pravda previously reported that pilots of the 3rd Assault Brigade had destroyed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter using Hornet kamikaze strike drones.

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