Ukraine's strategic drone strikes cripple Russian air defences
In recent days, the Russians have lost several valuable artillery systems. According to the military service, soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Assault Brigade used an FPV drone to hit the 9K22 Tunguska self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery system. Other units targeted the Buk-M3 and Osa-AKM anti-aircraft systems.
Russians are losing a significant amount of valuable military equipment during the fighting in Ukraine. The latest reports indicate that soldiers from the Separate Airborne Assault Brigade in the Kursk region attacked the 9K22 Tunguska self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery system. Meanwhile, the Security Service of Ukraine struck the Osa-AKM self-propelled anti-aircraft missile system.
The attacks were carried out using FPV (First-Person View) drones. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Separate Unmanned Systems Battalion and the 78th Separate Airborne Regiment used the HIMARS system to attack the Buk-M3 surface-to-air missile system. The losses are quite severe since each system mentioned played an important role in the Russian army.
Russian losses on the front
The 9K22 Tunguska is a Russian-origin self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery designed to defend against low-flying aircraft, helicopters, and drones. It combines automatic cannons and missiles, providing a high degree of flexibility in combat operations. The system is equipped with two 30 mm calibre cannons and eight 9M311 missiles, capable of destroying targets within a range of about 8 kilometres. It is also distinguished by its advanced radar system, which allows it to detect targets at a distance of up to 19 kilometres.
The Osa-AKM is another Russian anti-aircraft system that has gained significant popularity in many armies worldwide. It is a short-range missile designed to protect against aircraft, helicopters, and guided missiles. The Osa-AKM system is characterized by the ability to operate independently, meaning each unit has its built-in target detection radar. This allows it to detect targets at a distance of up to 30 kilometres and destroy them within a range of about 14 kilometres.
The Buk-3M is an advanced medium-range missile system designed to combat various aerial targets, including aircraft, drones, and ballistic missiles. The Buk-3M was developed based on older versions of the Buk system but incorporates the latest technologies, making it one of the most effective air defence systems. The system can engage targets at a distance of up to 69 kilometres, and its advanced guidance system ensures high-precision targeting.
