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Ukrainian soldiers destroy Russian Osa air defense system with HIMARS

Ukrainian soldiers destroy Russian Osa air defense system with HIMARS Osa air defense system (Photo: mil.in.ua)
Author: Liliana Oleniak

Ukrainian soldiers with HIMARS destroyed the Russian Osa anti-aircraft missile system in the Southern direction, according to the Special Operations Forces.

Reportedly, while conducting reconnaissance in the southern direction, the crew of the 73rd Marine Center of the Special Forces, despite poor visibility, discovered the Osa anti-aircraft missile system that the enemy used against Ukrainian troops.

The SOF operators adjusted the HIMARS fire of the missile and artillery unit of the Ukrainian Defense Forces to the enemy target.

As a result of the fire damage, the Russian anti-aircraft missile system was destroyed to the ground.

Russia's losses in Ukraine

As of Tuesday morning, January 16, Russia's losses in the war in Ukraine amount to 1,100 occupants, bringing the total number of Russian army losses since the beginning of the invasion to 372,090. In addition, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 36 armored personnel carriers, 33 enemy vehicles, 30 artillery systems, and 24 tanks.