The Defense Forces of Ukraine have carried out the first confirmed strike against the Russian P-18-2 Prima radar, a system known for its ability to detect aircraft equipped with stealth technology.
The operation was conducted by the 412th Unmanned Systems Forces Brigade, known as “Nemesis,” and was recorded on video by the unit’s command.
Commander Robert Brovdi said the target was hit more than 100 kilometers behind the front line, using medium-range attack drones equipped with warheads exceeding 10 kilograms. Due to the radar’s poor armor, the impact rendered the system completely inoperative, eliminating an asset considered strategic for Russian air defense.
On the same day, the brigade also destroyed a Tor-M2 missile system and a Tunguska hybrid 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 the gaps in the enemy air protection network.
The P-18-2 Prima is a latest generation mobile radar, capable of detecting targets up to 320 kilometers away, depending on altitude. According to Ukrainian authorities, drone units hit over 106,000 targets, including 128 air defense systems, in December 2025 alone, marking the highest number ever recorded for this type of operation.
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