Ukrainian long-range drones have delivered a powerful strike on the Molkino training ground in Krasnodar Krai, destroying six vehicles belonging to the Iskander short-range ballistic missile system. The attack, which took place in the latter part of August with the use of 14 drones, was documented by photos taken by russian troops themselves and later published by the Dosye Shpiona project.
The released images clearly show the charred remains of the MZKT-7930 vehicles, which serve as the backbone for most elements of the Iskander system. Among the wreckage, destroyed KamAZ-based vehicle can also be identified. In total, six MZKT-7930 and one KamAZ vehicles were destroyed, marking a serious loss for the russian military.
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Significantly, the 1st Guards Rocket Brigade, which operates the Iskander system, is permanently stationed near this training ground in the settlement of Goryachy Klyuch. This suggests that the destroyed equipment may have belonged directly to that Brigade, striking both its combat readiness and the overall image of russian forces.
The Iskander system is not limited to its 9P78-1 launchers. It also includes 9T250 transporter-loader vehicles on the same MZKT-7930 chassis, as well as command and staff vehicles, maintenance machines, launch preparation posts, and life-support equipment based on the KamAZ trucks.
This makes it critical to analyze technical details to distinguish which vehicles were destroyed in the strike.
CyberBoroshno highlighted structural differences in hatches and compartments between launcher and loader vehicles. Their assessment suggests that one launcher and five 9T250 transporter-loaders were destroyed in the attack. The launcher itself was reportedly housed in a separate hangar, which indicates that Ukrainian drones were able to strike not only exposed vehicles but also equipment under cover.
The photos also reveal failed russian attempts to contain the aftermath of the strike. Fire extinguishers and buckets are visible at the site, suggesting efforts to put out the fire, but the blaze, fueled by explosions and burning fuel, proved impossible to stop. The vehicles were completely burned out, leaving them beyond repair.
This incident carries special significance as it marks the first time confirmed photographs of destroyed Iskander system vehicles have been published. Previously, no such visual evidence
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