Defence of Kyiv and the centre reinforced: Shahed's guidance network from Belarus eliminated
Minister of Defence of Ukraine Mikhail Fedorov announced the complete elimination of the Mesh network used by Russian forces from the territory of Belarus to target Shahed kamikaze drones.
According to him, the operation helped to strengthen the defence of Kyiv and central Ukraine.
Details
According to the minister, the destroyed infrastructure provided:
transmitting coordinates for strike UAVs;
correction of flight routes;
Improving the accuracy of attacks.
After its elimination, it became much more difficult for Russian troops to target Ukrainian targets with drones.
Security implications
The Ministry of Defence notes that the operation resulted in:
Reduced effectiveness of the Shahed's attacks;
complicating the planning of attacks;
additional protection for Kyiv and central Ukraine.
At the same time, the ministry emphasises that the threat of drone attacks from Russia remains, and the air defence system continues to operate in an enhanced mode.
Context.
Russia has been actively using Iranian Shahed attack drones in its war against Ukraine, regularly attacking energy and civilian infrastructure.
In recent months, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have been steadily building up their electronic warfare and countering unmanned threats.
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