Ukrainian forces hit latest Russian Buk-M3 air defense system worth $45 million

13 July 2025, 06:12 PM
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Ukrainian reconnaissance units located and adjusted fire on the latest Russian Buk-M3 air defense system, the Chorniy Lis brigade reported on Facebook on July 13.

Officials noted that the surface-to-air missile (SAM) system is a key component of the enemy’s air defense and costs about $45 million.

According to the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, in the past 24 hours, Russia has lost three tanks, three armored vehicles, one air defense system, and more than 100 other vehicles, along with about 1,240 soldiers killed and wounded.

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