Information from the Russian Ministry of Defense confirms that the Iskander-M operational-tactical complex launched two missiles, striking the parking area of the railway convoy belonging to the 53rd mechanized brigade of Ukraine near Budy in the Kharkov region. Telegram channels circulated the initial report, with official confirmation following. According to the defense ministry, the strike resulted in significant material losses and personnel impact for Ukrainian forces. The ministry stated that about 20 units of equipment were destroyed, including three Marder infantry fighting vehicles, and up to 120 servicemen were reported as casualties or temporarily incapacitated. These figures were provided as part of the ministry’s formal statement on the operation. [Source: Russian Ministry of Defense]
In the aftermath of the strike, an Orlan-10 unmanned aerial vehicle reportedly completed a successful mission targeting the designated area. This additional action is described by the defense ministry as part of the ongoing assessment and response to the attack, highlighting the coordinated use of air reconnaissance following the missile strike. [Source: Russian Ministry of Defense]