Ukrainian strike takes out $60 million Russian radar in Zaporizhzhia
11:56 AM EDT, August 15, 2024
In the Zaporizhzhia region, Vladimir Putin's army lost valuable equipment. On social media, we see how Ukrainian soldiers destroyed the Russian Kasta-2E2 system, which is used for target guidance and electronic warfare. Its value is about $60 million.
A video appeared on social media showing a successful attack on a Russian position with the Kasta-2E2 radar. The equipment was eliminated by the Ukrainian army in the Zaporizhzhia region.
This station was intended for detecting aerial targets, including those moving at low altitudes. Its value is estimated at about $60 million.
The Russian Kasta-2E2 air target reconnaissance radar station (also known as 39N6E) is a mobile medium-range radar that can be used for both military and civilian purposes.
The Russians claim that the radar detects even low-flying targets from a distance of 3 to 93 miles and sees 360 degrees. The Kasta-2E2 determines the flight path characteristics of air targets and flight altitude, which helps in their identification.
The data collected in this way is then transmitted to command centers via radio channels or using digital-analog communication.
Ukrainian soldiers destroyed the Russian Kasta-2E2 system
The Kasta-2E2 radar station consists of several elements, including an electronic vehicle, a vehicle with an antenna, and a vehicle with electrical units.
All are based on the KamAZ-4310 chassis. Additionally, the system includes auxiliary equipment, such as a remote workstation that allows radar control from up to 328 yards away.
Let's remember that for many months, the situation on the front in the Zaporizhzhia region in southern Ukraine has been extremely tense. The Russians constantly bombard Ukrainian positions with artillery and aviation.
