Ukrainian Drones Strike Latest Russian S-350 Radar and Tor and Buk Launchers

The soldiers of the Asgard FPV group of the 412th Unmanned Systems Brigade (‘Nemesis’) of the Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed the radar of Russia’s newest S-350 Vityaz air defense system, as well as self-propelled launchers of the Tor and Buk air defense systems.

The strike was reported by the commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert ‘Madyar’ Brovdi, who published relevant video footage on social media.

The enemy air defense radar and one Tor system were taken out on January 1, 2026, in the temporarily occupied territory of the Donetsk region.

The multifunctional 50N6E radar is a key component of Russia’s latest and relatively rare S-350 medium-range air defense missile system. It is capable of automatically detecting up to 100 aerial targets simultaneously and tracking up to eight targets for subsequent engagement and destruction.

Russian sources claim that this air defense system is allegedly capable of simultaneously repelling attacks by various aerial threats coming from different directions.

According to the manufacturer, the S-350 can engage aerodynamic targets at ranges of up to 60 km and altitudes of up to 30 km. The Vityaz system is also claimed to be capable of intercepting ballistic targets at distances of up to 30 km.

The destruction of such valuable military equipment significantly affects Russia’s air defense capabilities in the affected sector.

In addition, on December 31, the soldiers of the aforementioned Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces unit struck the launchers of the Buk-M3 and Tor air defense systems one after another within the span of an hour, in the Huliaipole and Orikhiv sectors.

The Buk-M3 is a medium-range air defense system that is a critically important component of the occupiers’ air defense network. It provides cover for ground forces against Ukrainian aviation and is capable of engaging targets beyond the front line from rear areas.

The upgraded missiles of the system have significantly expanded its capabilities, enabling the interception of aerodynamic targets at ranges of up to 70 kilometers and altitudes of up to 35,000 meters.

The self‑propelled launcher of Russia’s Tor‑M2 air defense system is capable of operating autonomously, independently detecting and engaging aerial targets at ranges of up to 16 kilometers and at altitudes of up to 10 kilometers.

The vehicle’s combat load consists of 16 surface‑to‑air missiles, which are vertically housed in a rotating launcher. The crew consists of three personnel.