Ukrainian soldiers neutralize Russian Molniya-2 drone using electronic warfare systems

Ukrainian soldiers neutralize Russian Molniya-2 drone using electronic warfare systems

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Specialists from the Spektr electronic warfare unit of the 54th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Hetman Ivan Mazepa suppressed and disabled the Russian loitering munition Molniya-2, which was targeting Ukrainian logistics routes.

According to Ukrinform, the Ukrainian Ground Forces reported this on Facebook and released a corresponding video.

As a result of the electronic warfare operation, the drone lost control and was unable to complete its mission, the military said. Afterward, specialists disarmed the drone's wing and retrieved it for further technical analysis.

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As Ukrinform reported earlier, Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 66 out of 100 Russian drones of various types launched by Russia on the evening of October 26.

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