Ukraine strikes Russian fighter jet and air defense system in Kursk

Ukraine's 15th Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade successfully targeted Russia's Khalino airbase in the Kursk region, destroying a MiG-29 fighter jet and a Pantsir-S1 air defense system. The strike, which occurred overnight, is part of a broader Ukrainian strategy to degrade Russia's military capabilities and its ability to sustain the war.

The Pantsir-S1 is described as one of Russia's primary modern air defense systems, crucial for protecting military installations and neutralizing Ukrainian long-range drones. Ukraine's Security Service estimates the value of a single system at $15 to $20 million.

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Pancir-S1 is one of Russia's main modern air defense systems. It is used to protect military facilities and neutralize Ukrainian long-range drones.

The MiG-29 fighter jet, used by Russian forces for air defense and other combat missions, is estimated to be worth up to $25 million. Video footage of the attack was shared by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.

In addition to the Khalino airbase strike, Ukraine reported hitting other military targets. These included a "Bussol-S" radar station in occupied Kherson, a logistics site in Donetsk, an ammunition depot in Luhansk, and another logistics facility in Russia's Kursk region.

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The value of one such system can be up to 25 million US dollars.