Ukrainian 2S6 Tunguska SPADs involved in shooting down cruise missiles

5 July, 2023 2S6 Tunguska anti-aircraft missile and gun system of the 24th Mechanized Brigade.

2023, Ukraine. Photo credits: OSINTtechnical The 2S6 Tunguska self-propelled medium-range surface-to-air missile and anti-aircraft artillery systems of Ukraine managed to shoot down a cruise missile.

OSINTtechnical analyst released a photo of the Ukrainian air defense system that shot down the missile. There are two victory marks with downed targets on the Ukrainian 2S6 Tunguska. They include a cruise missile and an Iranian Shahed loitering munition.

The SPAD also has the insignia of the 24th Mechanized Brigade. Back in October, it was reported that the 2S6 Tunguska systems protect mechanized troops from air threats in the Donetsk region.