Russian anti-aircraft systems suffer significant losses in Ukraine
In recent days, the Russians have lost several valuable artillery systems. According to the military service, soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Assault Brigade successfully targeted the 9K22 Tunguska self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery system using an FPV drone. Other units also targeted the Buk-M3 and Osa-AKM anti-aircraft systems.
The Russians are experiencing significant losses of valuable military equipment amid the conflict in Ukraine. The latest reports reveal that soldiers from the Separate Airborne Assault Brigade in the Kursk region targeted the 9K22 Tunguska self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery system. Simultaneously, the Security Service of Ukraine attacked the Osa-AKM self-propelled anti-aircraft missile system.
The attacks were executed using FPV (First Person View) drones. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Separate Unmanned Systems Battalion and the 78th Separate Airborne Regiment employed the HIMARS system to target the Buk-M3 surface-to-air missile system. The losses are substantial, as each system played a significant role in the Russian army.
Russian losses on the front
The 9K22 Tunguska is a Russian-origin self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery designed to defend against low-flying aircraft, helicopters, and drones. It combines automatic cannons and missiles, offering a high degree of flexibility in combat operations. The system is equipped with two 30 mm calibre cannons and eight 9M311 missiles, capable of destroying targets within a range of about 8 kilometres. It is also notable for its advanced radar system, allowing it to detect targets up to 19 kilometres away.
The Osa-AKM is another Russian anti-aircraft system adopted by numerous armies worldwide. Its short-range missile system protects against aircraft, helicopters, and guided missiles. The Osa-AKM system is characterised by its capability to operate independently, with each unit possessing its own built-in target detection radar. This allows it to detect targets up to approximately 30 kilometres away and engage them within a range of about 14 kilometres.
The Buk-M3 is an advanced medium-range missile system designed to counter various aerial threats, including aircraft, drones, and ballistic missiles. It evolves from older versions of the Buk system and integrates the latest technologies to be one of the most effective air defence systems. The system can engage targets at distances of up to 69 kilometres, and its advanced guidance system ensures precise targeting.
