Ukrainian strike destroys key Russian radars near Moscow
Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) destroyed two Valday radars in the Moscow region, approximately 12 miles from Moscow.
On the night of February 6 to February 7, 2025, an explosion occurred at military unit 52116 in Dolgoprudny, near Moscow. Two Valday radars were destroyed that were used for detecting and countering drones. "The explosion destroyed two Russian Valday radars, intended for 24-hour automatic detection and countering of drones," HUR reported on Telegram.
Modern Valday radars
The Valday is the latest achievement of the Russian military industry. It is the first model in its class that has entered service in the Russian Federation army. The destroyed radars were crucial for the protection of the airspace over Moscow.
The military unit where the radars were destroyed was responsible for the air security of the Russian capital. This information was provided by the Polish Press Agency, citing a HUR statement. Reporting from Kyiv was Iryna Hirnyk.
