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Ukrainian Forces Destroy Russian Iskander Launchers Likely Preparing Kyiv Strike, Video

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Ukrainian Forces Destroy Russian Iskander Launchers Likely Preparing Kyiv Strike, Video
Russian Iskander short-range ballistic missile system explodes after a Ukrainian drone strike, Bryansk region, Russia, June 5, 2025. (Source: General Staff)

Ukrainian forces, in coordination with the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and other defense elements, launched a precision strike on a Russian missile unit positioned in the Bryansk region, targeting launchers of the Iskander short-range ballistic missile system, Ukraine’s General Staff reported on June 5.

The targeted unit belonged to Russia’s 26th Missile Brigade and was operating near the city of Klintsy in Russia’s Bryansk region, close to the Ukrainian border. Ukrainian intelligence suggests the brigade was preparing to launch a missile strike—likely aimed at Kyiv.

“Thanks to effective reconnaissance and well-coordinated efforts by the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Security Service of Ukraine, the targets were successfully hit,” the General Staff said in a statement. “One Russian missile launcher detonated, and two others were likely damaged.”

The extent of the destruction is still being clarified, but Ukrainian officials said the operation was executed in time to prevent civilian casualties.

The 9K720 Iskander is one of Russia’s most feared tactical missile systems, capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear warheads.

The system includes the Iskander-M variant (used by Russia’s military), which can fire ballistic missiles with a range of up to 500 kilometers (about 310 miles), and the Iskander-K, which launches cruise missiles. Each transporter-erector-launcher (TEL) typically carries two missiles and can strike with a circular error probable (CEP) of only a few meters.

The Iskander’s speed, maneuverability, and short flight time make it difficult to intercept.

Russia has used it extensively during its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, targeting cities, infrastructure, and military installations. The destruction of Iskander launchers represents a significant tactical success, potentially delaying or disrupting Russian strike capabilities.

Earlier, SBU released footage from Operation Spider Web, showing drone strikes on Russian strategic aircraft across four airfields.

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