Russian military experts noted that the Russian "Strela-10" missile systems have demonstrated excellent performance in dealing with "foreign" drones during the Ukrainian war. Regarding the topic, a commander of one of the systems in the army, who participated in the conflict, stated: "During one of the battles, an enemy drone appeared over our positions, and we could not engage it with machine guns because it was flying at a high altitude, so we resorted to the Strela-10 system, and the drone was shot down immediately... These systems are functional and reliable, and they hit their targets accurately. They have proven their effectiveness during the special military operation."
The "Strela-10" system is an anti-air missile system mounted on tracked vehicles, capable of engaging various types of targets, such as aircraft, helicopters, drones, and ballistic missiles. It can also fire at targets while on the move. The Russian army currently equips itself with several models of "Strela" systems, including "Strela-10," "Strela-10M3," and "Strela-10MN," with these systems considered among the best short-range air defense systems.
