New Russian tactical drones harder to detect, ministry warns

Russian war

10 June, 02:18 AM

Recent models of Russian Molniya drones use radio frequencies most electronic detection systems cannot spot reliably, Ukrainian Defense Ministry adviser Serhii Beskrestnov said on June 9.

Beskrestnov wrote on his Facebook page that the drones are using the 4.1 to 4.5 GHz video band, in particular 4.3 to 4.5 GHz.

"Most detectors don't see these frequencies, or see them poorly. I warn you: don't let trust in a detector cost you your life," he wrote.

Photo: Serhii Beskrestnov / Facebook
Photo: Serhii Beskrestnov / Facebook

He previously said Russia has mainly been using newly produced drones and missiles against Ukraine, which could indicate limited stockpiles and a direct routing of new production to the front.

In April, Capt. Vitalii Samoylenko, chief of air defense for the Third Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said the Molniya unmanned aerial vehicle — which some call "trash" — is creating major problems on the front. He said Russian forces launch as many as 3,000 of the drones a week against Ukrainian positions in the corps' operational area.

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