**Ukraine Wipes Out Russian Air Defenses: Ninth Tor-M1 Destroyed in Nine Days**

Ukrainian drone units have eliminated another Russian Tor-M1 air defense system in occupied Donetsk Oblast. This is the ninth such system destroyed in just nine days, according to reports. The Tor-M1 is a short-range system designed to shoot down aircraft, drones, and missiles. Russia uses it to protect frontline troops and equipment from Ukrainian aerial attacks. Analysts from the Ukrainian Strategic Forces (USF) state this tactic makes the Tor-M1 a priority target. By systematically destroying these systems, Ukraine weakens Russia's frontline air defenses. This sustained campaign allows Ukrainian drones and aircraft to operate more freely. It could expose Russian positions to further aerial surveillance and strikes.