Russia has published a directory of Ukrainian FPV tactics with diagrams, and suggested countermeasures.
The descriptions are basic, but the 19 separate listings are a reminder of how flexible and valuable the FPV system has become. 1/
Here are the first four machine translated. 2/
May as well do them all. 3/
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Last one.
If there’s any interest, there are some text pages of suggested countermeasures that can also be machine translated. 6/
Prominent Russian blogger “Veteran’s Notes” laments the “humiliating” failure of the State to provide heavy lift drones like the Ukrainian “Vampire.”
Instead, Russian frontline units must be supplied by human bearers and a handful of salvaged Ukrainian drones. 1/
“Recently, our unit lost a trophy drone, which I mentioned earlier.
It served the Russian army faithfully for exactly one month.
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“By the standards of modern warfare, it was a long-lived device, as it flew several times in the interests of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and was then shot down, repaired, and given a second life. 2/
The Russians recovered an 8-element GPS-jamming-resistant CRPA satellite navigation system that is apparently from an AGM-188A “Rusty Dagger” cruise missile.
This is a 930-km range, low-cost missile to be carried by F-16s and intended primarily for use by Ukraine. 1/
Initial deliveries are scheduled for October, but the recovered device may indicate that a test batch has already been sent to Ukraine.
The Russians claim that the CRPA was made by Zone 5 Technologies, the developer and manufacturer of the missile. 2/
Controlled Reception Pattern Antennas resist jamming by adjusting reception.
Using multiple elements, directions of lowest sensitivity (nulls) are aimed toward a jammer, while maintaining gain for GPS signals.
Adaptive beamforming defeats multiple jammers for stable reception. 3/
“It's obvious that Russia had a rather unsuccessful winter campaign, and they completely failed their spring campaign. In fact, in May, they managed to capture about 10 square kilometers of territory.
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“And I'm sure that when the overall result is calculated, Ukraine's achievements in May will be greater than those of Russia. There is a turning point at the tactical and operational levels.
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Since its disconnection from Starlink, Russia is urgently pushing forward its own LEO high-speed satellite constellation called “Rassvet”.
Ukrainian communications expert Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov analyses its status and prospects. 1/
“1. The enemy needs a ‘Russian StarLink’. Undoubtedly, Russia understands the importance of a high-speed data transmission system via low-orbit satellites, and it would be foolish to think they wouldn't pursue this direction. The question is just about timing.
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“2. I have no idea which agencies or structures in our country are monitoring this project and considering potential problems. I can only speak for myself. Since the first day of the war, I've been collecting all the information on this topic, trying to analyze and monitor it. 3/
Russian sources report that Ukraine has started dropping anti-vehicle landmines on the M-14 highway between Melitopol and Mariupol.
This key logistical route to Crimea is 100–150 km from the front lines and would require fixed-wing UAVs to reach that far.
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This highway has been the primary focus of Ukraine’s sharp rise in strikes on Russian trucks using mid-range UAVs like the “Hornet.”
Landmines at operational depth on this and other routes will greatly increase pressure on Russian logistics. 2/
The Russians have recovered cassettes containing either 48 or 10 landmines of the IBM anti-vehicle/anti-personnel series.
These devices are equipped with “PDP” movement-sensitive fuzes and are powerful enough to immobilize vehicles, leaving them easy targets for strike UAVs. 3/
Serhii “Flash” clarifies new Russian tactics that combine “Geran-2” attacks on Ukrainian air defense units while another UAV simultaneously strikes the main target.
First, a “Gerbera” reconnaissance UAV studies the air defenses to determine their movements and locations. 1/
Then, a double strike is applied—one Geran-2 strikes and distracts the ground-based air defenses, while another attacks the target.
“Flash” advises using camouflage, changing to backup positions, and closely monitoring reconnaissance UAV flights.
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While the crew is engaged in targeting, the radar must be monitored closely for other UAVs nearby.
It is important not to fire too early or ineffectively, as this can prematurely reveal the defensive position. 3/