The 413th ‘Raid’ Separate Unmanned Systems Battalion of Ukraine has published video footage demonstrating a precise strike on a previously unidentified Russian radar system. The battalion’s statement indicates that this radar complex resembles a ground-based variant of the Zaslon radar, which was initially designed for naval air defense.
Russian engineers have reportedly installed the radar on a KamAZ-6350 8×8 wheeled chassis, facilitating quick deployment in the field and enhancing situational awareness for artillery and air defense operations.
According to the battalion, this system can detect targets up to 300 kilometers away and track up to 200 objects simultaneously. It also functions as a counter-battery radar, pinpointing artillery fire locations and directing retaliatory strikes.
Besides monitoring artillery movements, the system is equipped to identify aerial threats, including drones and fixed-wing aircraft. The 413th Battalion noted that the radar system was situated deep within Russian-controlled territory, indicating it is a high-value asset likely aimed at improving battlefield coordination and electronic surveillance.
The operation’s video depicted the system mounted on a mobile platform at the back of a KamAZ vehicle, aligning with its rapid redeployment capabilities. The drone strike reportedly incapacitated the radar, rendering it inactive.
The report from the 413th emphasizes the vital function of Ukraine‘s unmanned systems units in addressing complex, mobile threats and illustrates a transformation in the dynamics of modern drone warfare on the evolving front lines.
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