Ukrainian drone sets a new record for range by attacking radar in Russia
On Sunday, May 26, a drone of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine attacked the Voronezh-M long-range target detection radar in the city of Orsk, Orenburg region of the Russian Federation. This is reported by the sources “Ukrainian Pravda“, “Public“, “RBC-Ukraine and Ukrinform.
“The Ukrainian drone covered a distance of more than 1800 kilometers to the enemy’s facility, setting a new record for the range of destruction for kamikaze drones,” the source said. It is noted that the detailed consequences of the defeat are being clarified. The day before, local Russian telegram channels, citing sources in law enforcement agencies, reported the downing of a UAV near Orsk, which allegedly attacked a military facility. It was noted that there were no casualties or damage.
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The Voronezh-M radar is part of a family of Russian long-range stationary over-the-horizon radars. They are designed to detect space and aerodynamic objects, including ballistic and cruise missiles. This radar operates in the meter waveband and has a target detection range of up to 6,000 km.
