Attack drones of the 1st Independent Center of the Unmanned Systems Force of Ukraine attacked a launcher of an S-300VM Antey-2500 air defense system near Mariupol.
This strategy isTelegramA video shot by soldiers involved in the operation was released, reported by the above channel.
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According to the post, the attack took place on the night of February 17th. The footage shows the drone identifying the self-propelled launcher and approaching the target, monitoring it until the final stage.
In the final seconds, the pilot launched the drone directly into the missile transport and launch container mounted on the vehicle. Experts say that if a surface-to-air missile explodes or detonates on this type of platform, the launcher is likely to be completely destroyed, although there is no official confirmation of the extent of the damage.
The S-300V is a modernized version of the S-300VM, which was developed in the former Soviet Union to protect strategic locations from ballistic and aerodynamic targets. In recent months, components of the system, including radars and launchers deployed in the occupied territories, have been the target of attacks by the Ukrainian military.
source:Militarnyi | Photo: X @front_ukrainian | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
❗️The unit of the 🇺🇦1st Center of Unmanned Systems Forces (formerly the 14th Regiment) reported that last night they destroyed a 🇷🇺Russian S-300VM air defense system near Mariupol. pic.twitter.com/UBnA2Bi1Wf
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) February 17, 2026
