Buk-M1 air defense system like which had shot down flight MH17 destroyed by HIMARS in Ukraine.

According to a tweet from Clash Report dated July 25, 2023, a Ukrainian strike carried out by an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) successfully destroyed a Russian Buk-M1 air defense system. Unfortunately, this air defense system is well-known for having shot down Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in 2014.
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Buk-M1 Russian air defense system (Picture source: Twitter account of Clash Report )

A video posted on Clash Report's Twitter account shows the destruction of a Russian Buk-M1 anti-aircraft system by an M142 HIMARS. The Buk-M1 is the air defense system that had been used to shoot down a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 in 2014, which the Russians vainly keep denying in spite of all the pieces of evidence collected on-site and by Western intelligence services.

The Buk-M1 surface-to-air missile system, designed by Almaz-Antey and MMZ (on GM chassis) in 1972, is a medium-range weapon system that was originally developed by the Soviet Union and later by Russia. Since its entry into service in 1979, it has been playeing a crucial role in various armed conflicts around the world and continues to be prominent on today's battlefields. It is an improved version of its predecessor, the Buk-1.

With its medium-range capabilities, the Buk-M can reach targets located from 3.3 to 35 kilometers away. It also has the ability to engage targets at altitudes ranging from 15 meters to 22 kilometers, allowing it to neutralize aerial threats of various types, including enemy combat aircraft, helicopters, and drones. Furthermore, it is also equipped to counter cruise missiles, providing some protection against airborne attacks.

The Buk-M1 is equipped with 4 missiles per TEL (Transporter Erector Launcher), weighing 690 kg, capable of maneuvering in flight to track and accurately strike targets. These missiles have various payloads, including highly explosive fragmentation warheads, and can reach speeds of Mach 3 (3,704 km/h).

The Buk-M1 has been deployed in several major conflicts. Some of the conflicts where the Buk-M has been used include the 2008 South Ossetia war, the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war, and the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, notably the Donbas war before 2022.

Buk anti-aircraft systems can be mounted on specific vehicle chassis, allowing them to move easily on the battlefield and provide aerial protection wherever and whenever needed.

The destruction of this type of equipment is always significant given the prominent role drones play in conflicts. Additionally, with the announced delivery of F-16 fighters to Ukraine, the destruction of anti-aircraft equipment will increase the efficiency of air strikes.

Buk-M1 Russian air defense system (Picture source: Vitaly V.Kuzmin )