Ukraine Hunts Down Russian Buk-M3 Air Defense System Worth $45 Million, Video

Ukrainian forces have identified and struck a Russian Buk-M3 medium-range surface-to-air missile system valued at approximately $45 million, according to Ukraine’s 15th Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade, known as Chornyi Lis, on October 13.

The brigade released footage of the operation, showing its personnel targeting the Russian air defense system.

“We are systematically blinding enemy air defenses and making Russia’s military-industrial complex poorer,” the brigade stated.

The Buk-M3, which entered service with the Russian military in 2016, is an advanced medium-range surface-to-air missile system that forms part of Russia’s multilayered air defense network. It is capable of intercepting aircraft, cruise missiles, drones, and other aerial threats at distances of up to 70 kilometers (43 miles) and altitudes of up to 35 kilometers.

Unlike its predecessors, the Buk-M3 uses sealed launch containers to house its missiles. Each launcher can accommodate up to six ready-to-launch missiles and operate in coordination with dedicated transport and reloading vehicles.

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