Ukrainian Air Force destroyed a Russian drone at a low altitude with the Buk-M1 air defense system
By: Maksim Panasovskiy | 22.08.2022, 11:42
The command of the Air Force of Ukraine published a video of the destruction of a Russian drone flying at low altitude.
What we know
An unmanned aerial vehicle was eliminated by servicemen of the anti-aircraft missile unit of the Center air command on August 21. The drone model is not specified, but it is possible that it was another Orlan-10.
The Air Force used the Buk-M1 medium-range surface-to-air missile system. It is used to combat aircraft, cruise missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles and other enemy air objects.
Source: AFU Air Force Command
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