Photos of a Buk M-1 launcher identified by Ukrainian media as a
Photos of a Buk M-1 launcher identified by Ukrainian media as a "FrankenSAM" were posted by the East Air Command on Monday.
  • Ukraine's East Air Command unveiled photos of a "FrankenSAM," a blend of Soviet and US weapons.
  • The combined air defense systems were announced in October, but this is the first time one was officially revealed.
  • Ukraine and the US have been working on "FrankenSAM" projects to make use of Kyiv's older inventory.

Ukraine on Monday unveiled the first official photos of a "FrankenSAM," a hybrid air defense system that combines Soviet launchers with US missiles.