Ukrainian soldiers destroy Russian Buk-M1 missile launcher
Photo: Special Operations Forces fighters helped destroy the Russian Buk-M1 (wikipedia.org)
Fighters of the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SOF) helped destroy the Russian Buk-M1. It was being prepared for the launch of missiles, according to SOF.
"Operators of the 3rd separate regiment of the SSO, during reconnaissance operations in one of the hottest areas, discovered the Buk-M1 anti-aircraft missile system of the enemy, which was preparing to launch missiles," the message reads.
Fighters handed over the coordinates of the Russian target to the missile and artillery unit of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
"Buk-M1 did not have time to launch a single missile - it was promptly destroyed," the SOF adds.
Situation at front
The Ukrainian military repelled 27 Russian attacks in the Avdiivka direction, held their positions, and repelled the assaults of the Russian troops in the Kherson direction. Ukrainian aviation destroyed 3 Russian reconnaissance drones.
In particular, as the Institute for the Study of War notes, Russian troops are trying to achieve tactically significant successes in the Avdiivka direction. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have advanced in Krynky, Kherson region, and are maintaining their positions in the settlement.
