Ukrainian drones take out Russian air defenses near Kherson logistics hub
Illustrative photo: Russian air defense systems were detected on November 11 and 12 (Getty Images)
The National Guard of Ukraine carried out successful drone strikes in the Kherson region, destroying Russian surface-to-air missile systems, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine reports.
"During patrols on November 11 and 12 in the South Operational Direction (30KMP), an Osa surface-to-air missile system was detected 51 km from the logistics base near Novokyivka, and a Buk-M3 surface-to-air missile system 50 km from the logistics base near Ulyanivka," the statement said.
After detection, the enemy targets were destroyed. The mission was carried out by the strike drone units of the 27th Pechersk Brigade of the National Guard, known as Lasar's Group.
Footage released shows Ukrainian forces successfully hitting enemy equipment, which then explodes.
Earlier today, the press service of the Air Assault Forces reported that FPV drone operators of the 71st Separate Jaeger Brigade continue to inflict heavy losses on the enemy along the front line.
Recently, the brigade's RUBpAK unit carried out a series of effective strikes against positions of one of Russia's elite formations, the Rubikon unit. Antennas and operators of Russian drones were among the targets hit.
Additionally, RBC-Ukraine stated that on the night of November 14, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) Special Group Alpha destroyed four S-400 Triumph missile launchers and two radars in Novorossiysk.
