SHARK drone helped destroy the Buk air defense system

12 July, 2023 Russian Buk air defense system. July 2023. Ukraine.

Frame from the 36th Brigade video Ukrainian gunners hit the Russian position with the Buk anti-aircraft system. The air reconnaissance unit of the 36th Marine Brigade helped to adjust the artillery fire.

A SHARK drone of Ukrainian production was involved in the reconnaissance. "After detection of the target, the fellow gunners destroyed the valuable enemy equipment," the military shared. Marines received this UAV from the Come Back Alive Foundation as part of the "EYE FOR THE EYE" project. After hitting the SAM, detonation, and fire started in a forest at a Russian position.

Buk SAM

The destruction of anti-aircraft missile systems such as Buk-M2 allows Ukrainian forces to conduct reconnaissance and launch missile attacks with fewer obstacles on the way.

Within the "EYE FOR THE EYE" project, donors were raising funds for SHARK unmanned system. The charity initiative from the OKKO gas station network and the Come Back Alive Foundation was launched on November 1. The company transferred 1 UAH from each liter of branded fuel sold to OKKO toward the SHARK UAVs.

The donors also transferred the funds directly to the Come Back Alive Foundation's special account.

Ukrainian military with a SHARK UAV. July 2023, Ukraine.

Photo credits: Come Back Alive Foundation

The military goes through the appropriate training before operating the new equipment. According to reconnaissance officers, these drones adjust fire and seek targets, particularly for the HIMARS systems. This UAV from the Ukrainian manufacturer performed well in combat conditions.

The defense industry of Ukraine will be presenting its new MINI SHARK drone in Turkey.