The video shows the Ukrainian HIMARS delivering a powerful blow to Putin’s prized weapons system

A recently released video captured the moment of a Ukrainian HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Missile System) destroys valuable Russian The Buk missile launcher delivers a dramatic blow.

Available footage from a drone, common in Ukraine Defense of Ukraineofficial X, before Twitterpage, the video shows a series of targeted explosions that appear to take out one of Russia’s main air defense systems.

The video titled Operational Command “South” shows KHIMARS missiles launched in rapid succession hit the target accurately. The attack hits the Beech, which explodes in a shower of bright sparks and ignites the area with large plumes of smoke.

Both Russia and Ukraine have yet to issue official statements regarding the video, but a caption next to the video on the official Ukraine Defense page on X reads:

“The destruction of the Russian BUK-M2 is, of course, a good thing. But the destruction of the Russian BUK with a spectacular fireworks finale is truly impressive.”

For another post on X, according to another version, the destroyed Buk M2 air defense system was located in the Zaporizhzhia region. Ukrainian media MILITARY reported that a destroyed Russian air defense system “Buk-M3” and a 9C36 radar were found in the temporarily occupied territory of the Luhansk region.

Newsweek could not independently verify when and where the footage was taken and reached out to the Russian Defense Ministry for comment Friday via email.

Ukraine received HIMARS as part of the international military assistance program to defend itself against a Russian invasion.

Using HIMARS, a high-precision missile system supplied by the company USA into Ukraine—demonstrates a growing reliance on advanced Western weaponry in Kyiv’s efforts to push back Russian forces and regain territory.

The Buk system, which is known for shooting down aircraft and protecting Russian forces from air attacks, is one of Putin’s most valuable assets and a high-value target for Ukraine. It plays a critical role in Russia’s defense network, making the strike a significant impediment to Moscow’s capabilities in the disputed region.

As previously reported, this is not the first time that Ukraine has successfully destroyed the Russian Buk air defense system. Newsweek.

“Buk” can be both tracked and wheeled and is designed to destroy aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles and other enemy targets. US military.

“Buk” received numerous modernizations and served as a mainstay of the Russian armed forces since the start of use of this system in 2008.

The Buk-M2 can hit air targets at a distance of 2 to 28 miles, according to Russian state exporter Rosoboronexport.

The air attack by Ukraine came after the latest reports indicating the intensification of Ukrainian counteroffensive operations. As the conflict continues, such strikes may become more frequent, especially with increased intelligence and technological support from the outside NATO and Western allies.

For Russia, the loss of advanced equipment like the Buk is a costly setback amid ongoing logistical and battlefield problems.