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russia’s Buk-M1 SAM System Destroyed by FPV-Drone 100 km From the Front Line (Photo)

The Buk-M1 system was hit near Melitopol approximately 100 km from the front line / Open source photo
The Buk-M1 system was hit near Melitopol approximately 100 km from the front line / Open source photo

An FPV drone destroyed the Buk-M1 enemy air defense system in the rear of the russian army

Footage of the consequences of the attack was published in one of the russian Telegram channels, sprotyv.info reports

As reported, the specified surface-to-air missile system was hit near Melitopol approximately 100 km from the front line. Little was left of the vehicle.

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It is also reported that the Buk-M1 system was hit using an FPV drone. After this impact, the equipped missile detonated and the system broke.

Remains of the Buk-M1 SAM System destroyed by FPV-drone 100 km from the front line / Open source photo, Defense Express
Remains of the Buk-M1 SAM System destroyed by FPV-drone 100 km from the front line / Open source photo

If the information is true, this case will be considered unique. The use of FPV drones over such long distances has not been recorded before. Most often, both sides use it directly in the 10-20 km stripe near front line.

It can also be stated that the capabilities of the Ukrainian army, especially in the area of UAV systems, are growing rapidly.

The Buk-M1 system was hit near Melitopol approximately 100 km from the front line, Defense Express
The Buk-M1 system was hit near Melitopol approximately 100 km from the front line / Open source photo

As Defense Express reported, Western armies underestimated the threat of FPV drones and small UAVs.

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