On November 1, 2023, a video surfaced on Ukrainian social media platforms showcasing the Ukrainian armed forces’ successful neutralization of a Russian Krasukha-4 electronic warfare system, valued at $2.6 million, in the Zaporizhia region. The operation was executed using two JDAM-guided bombs. Known for its jamming capabilities against satellite and radar signals, the Krasukha-4 advanced military system was effectively destroyed by the Ukrainian army with support from the 14th Autonomous Drone Regiment’s UAVs.
The use of reconnaissance drones proved to be a decisive factor in the operation, enabling the Ukrainian forces to locate the concealed Russian equipment within a forested area. Despite the Russian military’s attempts to camouflage their assets, the accurate intelligence gathered and the strategic execution by the Ukrainian forces culminated in the Krasukha-4’s destruction.
According to open-source intelligence (OSINT) sources, this incident marks the second time Ukrainian troops have eliminated such an advanced system since the escalation of the conflict with the large-scale invasion by Russian forces in February 2022. The dismantling of the Krasukha-4 significantly undermines the electronic warfare support previously afforded to Russian troops.