The SHARK drone helped the HIMARS missile system destroy the launcher and targeting station of the Buk-M2 surface-to-air missile system with two hits
The Ukrainian Defence Forces damaged two components of the Buk-M2 surface-to-air missile system. The strike was carried out by the M142 HIMARS or M270 MLRS missile system.
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The defence forces had enough two high-precision GMLRS munitions to destroy the two components of the complex. The video shows the destruction of the radar station and the launcher. The self-propelled launcher is not seen in the footage, but it should be noted that the radar is an equally important target.
#Ukraine: In Novopetrykivka, #Donetsk Oblast, the Ukrainian 15th Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade spotted a 9A316 TEL and 9S36-series illumination and engagement radar of the Buk-M2 SAM system and they were destroyed by precision fire. pic.twitter.com/19mpJzE52Y
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The radar missile illumination and guidance station is called 9S36. It allows the Buk-M2 surface-to-air missile system to simultaneously respond to a maximum of four air threats. The antenna can extend to a height of up to 21 metres and is a phased array with an electronic scanner.
The launcher of the Buk-M2 surface-to-air missile system is called 9A316. It was given the ability not only to store, but also to launch missiles when working together with the 9S36 radar station.
Source: @UAWeapons
