In the south of Ukraine, units from the 8th Border Detachment successfully located and destroyed russian BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system, according to a statement from the Berdyansk Border Detachment. The system had been used during nighttime hours to fire at both Ukrainian military positions and civilian areas.
The incident was the result of coordinated efforts between aerial reconnaissance personnel and FPV drone operators from the State Border Guard Service. Ukrainian forces first detected the Grad system through aerial surveillance and tracked its movement as it attempted to leave the area.
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According to the report, russian crew tried to relocate and hide the launcher after completing its mission. However, Ukrainian unit was able to respond quickly and direct FPV drones to strike the target before it could be moved to a secure location.
The use of first-person-view drones allowed for accurate engagement of the target. The system was reportedly destroyed on-site, preventing any further use against nearby Ukrainian positions or populated areas.
The BM-21 Grad system is Soviet-designed multiple launch rocket system capable of firing 122 mm rockets in rapid succession. Its mobility and high rate of fire make it a challenging target to detect and neutralize.
As Defense Express previously reported, Ukraine's Southern Defense Forces successfully struck critical russian radar site near temporarily occupied town of Mayak in Crimea during the night of July 1-2. The target was russian Nebo-M radar system, including components from the 1L119 Nebo-SVU and 59N6-E Opponent-GE radar systems, both vital to russia's long-range air defense network.
The attack specifically damaged three elements: the RLM-M meter-band radar module, the RLM-D decimeter-band module, and the KU-RLK control station. These components serve as early-warning and tracking systems for detecting aircraft and incoming missiles at various altitudes and ranges. Their degradation may significantly reduce the effectiveness of local russian air surveillance.
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