Ukrainian defenders sought and destroyed the Russian radar station 'Kasta'. They shared their work results online.
Points of attention
- Ukrainian SOF carried out a successful operation in destroying the advanced Russian radar system 'Kasta-2E2'.
- The 'Kasta-2E2' radar station is a state-of-the-art weapon used by the Russians to control airspace and identify air targets at low altitudes.
- This mission marks a significant blow to the Russian army, with a substantial number of tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, and other equipment reported destroyed by the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
- The destruction of the 'Kasta-2E2' radar system highlights the effectiveness of Ukrainian defenders in countering Russian aggression and protecting their territory.
- The video shared by the Ukrainian SOF provides a glimpse into the successful operation and the impact it had on the Russian military capabilities.
What is known about the attack on the Russian Kasta-2E2 radar
SOF operators discovered the location of the Russian mobile radar station "Kasta-2E2" during aerial reconnaissance on one of the operational directions, the message says.
As noted in the Special Operations Forces (SOF), this radar model is considered a state-of-the-art weapon designed to control airspace, determine coordinates and recognize air targets, including those flying at extremely low altitudes.
For the first time, the "Kasta" radar was recorded in Ukraine in 2021 in the occupied territory of the Luhansk region. According to the SOF, the Russians imported equipment to counter enemy drones at that time.
Our operators inflicted a fire damage on the Russian radar, one of the latest developments, which entered the SOF service, — the Ukrainian SOF statement says.
What is known about the losses of the Russian army
According to the General Staff, the Defense Forces destroyed 1,270 Russian invaders during the day, and the following were destroyed from the equipment:
tanks — 7779 (+14) units;
armoured fighting vehicles — 15,002 (+22) units;
artillery systems — 13,280 (+47) units;
MLRS — 1090 (+1) units;
air defence equipment — 824 (+3) units;
aircraft — 357 units;
helicopters — 326 units;
UAV operational-tactical level — 10,739 (+40) units;
cruise missiles — 2,268 units;
warships/boats — 27 units;
submarines — 1 unit;
vehicles and fuel tanks — 18,159 (+67) units;
special equipment — 2199 (+4) units.
