Ukrainian Armed Forces demonstrate destruction of Russian SA-11 Gadfly surface-to-air missile system using HIMARS missile system
The artillery of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has destroyed the Buk-M1 surface-to-air missile system (NATO codification: SA-11 Gadfly). The system was hit in Donetsk Region.
Here's What We Know
Photos of the destruction of the system were published by the Come Back Alive charity. The Russian anti-aircraft missile system was hit by the 45th Independent Artillery Brigade using the US M142 HIMARS missile system.
There was a Russian Buk - and not anymore????
- Come Back Alive (@BackAndAlive) May 16, 2023
The HIMARS fire in the area of occupied Popasnaia destroyed the enemy air defence system. The 45th Independent Artillery Brigade's aero-guards were engaged by our rocket launchers.
Occupants do not get down! pic.twitter.com/yc8dvlSvb1
SA-11 Gadfly is not the newest but still an effective medium-range air defence system. It is designed to intercept aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles.
The system was first tested in 1982 and a year later it was adopted for service. SA-11 Gadfly is capable of countering air threats that travel at oncoming speeds of up to 1 km/sec.
Source: @BackAndAlive
