The General Staff reported the successful strike on the Russian radar system for countering drones, ‘Valdai’, located in the temporarily occupied Crimea. This complex is designed for detecting and countering small drones that are actively used in modern combat operations.
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Strike on the Drone Control Station
Additionally, Ukrainian forces targeted the ground control station for drones, ‘Forpost’, which was situated in the occupied city of Yevpatoria. This station is a crucial element of the Russian systems for managing their own unmanned aerial vehicles in this area.
Significance of Striking Russian Systems
The destruction or incapacitation of complexes such as ‘Valdai’ and ‘Forpost’ significantly weakens the Russian Federation’s capabilities to detect and counter Ukrainian drones. This creates additional advantages for the Armed Forces of Ukraine during operations on the peninsula.
The General Staff reports the strike on the RLC ‘Valdai’ in Crimea: it is intended for countering small drones