Ukraine’s defense forces carried out the first confirmed attack against the Russian P-18-2 Prima radar, a system known for its ability to detect aircraft using stealth technology.
The operation was carried out by the 412th Unmanned Systems Forces Brigade, known as “Nemesis”, and was documented on video by the unit’s leadership.
Commander Robert Brovdi stated that the target was struck more than 100 kilometers behind the front line using medium-range attack drones, equipped with warheads of over 10 kilograms. Due to the low armor of the radar, the hit rendered the system completely useless and removed an asset considered strategically important to the Russian Air Force.
On the same day, the brigade also destroyed one Tor-M2 missile system and one hybrid Tunguska system in the Zaporizhzhya and Donetsk regions. Thus, the total number of radars and air defense systems neutralized between January 1 and 12 reached 11 units, which further widened the gaps in the enemy’s air defense network.
The P-18-2 Prima is a mobile radar of the latest generation, capable of detecting targets at distances up to 320 kilometers, depending on altitude. According to Ukrainian authorities, in December 2025 alone, drone units hit more than 106,000 targets, including 128 air defense systems, marking the highest number ever recorded for this type of operation.
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Source: Militarnyi | Photo: Instagram @robert_madyar | This content has been created with the help of KI and reviewed by the editors
