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Watch: Ukrainian Special Forces Destroy Russian “Utyos-TM” Radar System in Precision Drone Strike

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Watch: Ukrainian Special Forces Destroy Russian “Utyos-TM” Radar System in Precision Drone Strike
Russian “Utyos-TM” radar system. (Source: Almaz-Antey)

Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) have successfully destroyed a Russian “Utyos-TM” radar system, significantly weakening Moscow’s air defense capabilities, the SOF confirmed in Telegram on March 15.

The Medoid  strike drone group of the Balista  unit, part of the Ukrainian SOF, destroyed the Russian “Utyos-TM” radar system.

“This radar was actively tracking Ukrainian aircraft, missiles, and drones within a 360-kilometer radius in real time,” the statement read.

The “Utyos-TM” system was a key asset in Russia’s air defense network, providing crucial data on airborne targets up to 20 kilometers in altitude.

“Its destruction has significantly weakened Russian control over the skies and reduced the effectiveness of their air defense systems,” Ukrainian forces added.

Earlier, Ukraine’s Armed Forces successfully targeted and disabled a Russian “Kasta” radar station worth $60 million with a high-precision strike.

The radar system was spotted by aerial reconnaissance teams from Ukraine’s 43rd Artillery Brigade on the front lines. After confirming its location, coordinates were relayed to senior command, which authorized the strike.

The strike was likely carried out using US-supplied HIMARS with precision-guided munitions.

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