Ukrainian drones attack Russian radar for detection of ballistic missiles (2cnd Attack)
April 21, 2024 by Dylan Malayasov
On April 17, Ukrainian suicide drones executed a new attack on the 590th separate radio-technical node, located in the Russian city of Kovylkino in Mordovia.
According to Ukrainian media, the target of the strike was the 29B6 Konteiner radar system, boasting a detection range of approximately 3,000 kilometers and an altitude detection capability of over 100 kilometers. The distance from the Ukrainian border to the site of impact was approximately 680 kilometers.
Konteiner is an extensive bistatic system comprised of distinct high-frequency transmitter and receiver arrays. The transmitter array spans over 1,440 feet with 36 masts, while the receiver array covers 4,265 feet with 144 masts. The transmitter and receiver sites in Mordovia are situated around 186 miles apart.
The dual-coordinate over-the-horizon radar (OTHR) 29B6 Konteiner is part of Russia’s air and space attack reconnaissance system. The first prototype of the Konteiner radar was constructed in Kovylkino, Mordovia, between 2000 and 2002.
Local residents reported hearing explosions around 9 a.m., and videos circulating online depicted a column of smoke rising from the location of the Konteiner radar following the drone strike.
This marks the second attack on the over-the-horizon radar facility in Kovylkino, with the first incident reported on April 11. According to media reports, the previous attack resulted in damage to the building housing the command center.
Dylan Malyasov is the editor-in-chief of Defence Blog. He is a journalist, an accredited defense advisor, and a consultant. His background as a defense advisor and consultant adds a unique perspective to his journalistic endeavors, ensuring that his reporting is well-informed and authoritative.
If you want to kick off WWIII, this seems a pretty fancy way to do it.
And of course Russia has tested a new ICBM. that can avoid NATO detection (doubtful).
"Russia tested a missile last week that some claim could be a new variety of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with nuclear capabilities that can evade detection by NATO.
The test, which was carried out last Friday, saw the successful launch of the missile in southern Russia at the Kapustin Yar complex. A statement indicated the test confirmed the “high reliability of Russian missiles to ensure strategic security” and achieved its results “in full.”
"Russia routinely conducts test launches of many of its missiles. However, the fact that they declined to name the type of missile that was tested on this occasion has spurred a lot of speculation and fears that the country could be poised to escalate the Ukraine conflict and potentially lead to a third world war."
"Russian military commentator Colonel Viktor Baranets wrote that the missile was reported to have “waltzed” in the sky and left behind unique smoke trails. He said that many experts think it is a new mobile rendition of Russia’s Yars ICBM and that “all NATO intelligence services are on their toes” after the test. If so, it would mark a significant advancement over their existing Yars, which must be loaded into a silo so they can be launched. This makes them attractive targets for enemies."
"He also noted that Russia’s enemies could have a hard time detecting the weapon and that missile detection systems could struggle to understand its flight logic and predict its trajectory."