Drones disable air defense before Ukrainian aircraft strike Russian command posts

Ukrainian forces have executed a joint operation, employing drones to neutralize a Russian air defense system before launching an aircraft strike on key command posts. The operation, a collaboration between the Lasar’s Group unit of the National Guard of Ukraine, the Air Force, the Joint Forces Group, and the Khartiia Corps, targeted Russian forces within the responsibility area of the 2nd Corps of the National Guard.

Intelligence analysts from Lasar’s Group and the Joint Forces Group meticulously planned and coordinated the mission. A critical phase involved degrading Russian air defenses, which included a Russian Buk-M3 surface-to-air missile system. This system, concealed within dense trees, was detected and struck by drones operated by the Lasar’s Group.

With the air defense capabilities degraded, Ukrainian Air Force aircraft proceeded to strike the primary and reserve command posts of the Russian forces. Further contributing to the operation, the 151st Separate Mechanised Brigade engaged targets using FPV drones, adding another layer of precision and effectiveness to the mission.

The video released by the Lasar’s Group unit visually documents this coordinated effort, showcasing the successful disabling of Russian air defenses and subsequent strikes on command infrastructure. This operation highlights Ukraine's integrated approach to degrading enemy capabilities and achieving tactical objectives.