The Defense Forces of Ukraine carried out the first confirmed strike against a Russian P-18-2 Prima radar, a system known for its ability to detect aircraft using stealth technology.
The operation was conducted by the 412th Uncrewed Systems Forces Brigade, known as “Nemesis,” and was recorded on video by the unit’s command.
Commander Robert Brovdi stated that the target was hit more than 100 kilometers behind the front line using medium-range attack drones equipped with warheads weighing over 10 kilograms. Due to the radar’s low level of armor, the strike rendered the system completely inoperable, eliminating an asset considered strategic for Russian air defense.
On the same day, the brigade also destroyed a Tor-M2 missile system and a hybrid Tunguska system in the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions. As a result, the total number of radars and air defense systems neutralized between January 1 and 12 reached 11 units, further widening gaps in the enemy’s air defense network.
The P-18-2 Prima is a next-generation mobile radar capable of detecting targets at distances of up to 320 kilometers, depending on altitude. According to Ukrainian authorities, drone units struck more than 106,000 targets in December 2025 alone, including 128 air defense systems, marking the highest number ever recorded for this type of operation.
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