In April, the Raid 413th Battalion delivered a significant blow to russian military capabilities, neutralizing 11 enemy air defense systems in a single month. This targeted campaign included the destruction of five Buk-M3, two Buk-M2, and one each of the Buk-M1, Strela-10, Osa missile systems and a Tunguska self-propelled anti-aircraft gun.
The Battalion's drone operators and strike teams also inflicted substantial damage across other enemy assets:
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- 5 tanks and 6 armored fighting vehicles;
- 12 artillery systems and 4 multiple launch rocket systems;
- 79 military vehicles;
- 183 enemy personnel shelters;
- 27 electronic warfare/intelligence systems;
- 2 fuel depots.
In aerial combat, the Raid Battalion operators successfully downed 6 russian drones, including models such as the Zala, Molniya-2, Orlan-10, and Supercam. Additionally, drone teams eliminated the crews operating one Lancet and one Zala loitering munition system.
This string of successes reflects enhanced operational tempo, grounded in deep reconnaissance, precise analysis, and meticulous planning, demonstrating Ukraine's growing ability to locate and dismantle critical russian military infrastructure with precision.
As Defense Express previously reported, Ukrainian drone operators continue to play a pivotal role on the battlefield, methodically targeting and destroying russian military vehicles with increasing precision and consistency. In the latest example of this tactic, operators from the 38th Separate Marine Brigade successfully eliminated two high-value targets: the 2S3 Akatsiya 152 mm self-propelled howitzer and one armored fighting vehicle.
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