Ukrainian forces successfully eliminated four russian Pantsir-S1 air defense systems using the Darts 429 loitering munitions. The strikes were carried out by the Achilles unit, as part of the 92nd Assault Brigade, in Kharkiv/Belgorod region.
One of destroyed Pantsir-S1 systems had been previously identified on the frontline approximately six months earlier. Notably, it featured additional rubber screen armor, a modification likely intended to enhance its survivability. However, this adaptation proved ineffective against Ukrainian precision strikes.
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The elimination of these advanced air defense assets further weakens russia’s ability to counter Ukraine’s growing arsenal of long-range drones and loitering munitions. The Darts 429 loitering munition continues to demonstrate its effectiveness in neutralizing high-value targets, underscoring the increasing role of drone warfare in modern combat.
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