Sources from the field of open-source intelligence report a decrease in the number of Russian low-flying radar systems Every-2E2 a Podlyot along Russia’s border with Finland.
The Ukrainian portal shared the information Militarnyiwhich quotes an OSINT researcher Athena Noctuawho analyzed satellite images and published his findings on X.
According to him, Russian radars are installed on special masts due to the dense forest terrain. Near them are support vehicles that provide the functions of the command post and other equipment necessary for the operation of the radar.
As you can see here, by Sept 2024, the site has been in decay. 4/8
59.725863, 28.493644 pic.twitter.com/bhbSeH7LGs— Athena Noctua (@Ath3neN0ctu4) March 30, 2026
Many former radar sites Every-2E2 a Podlyot-K1 now according to Militarnyi they appear deserted and show no signs of activity.
One such location was a radar unit located just a few kilometers from the large Russian oil port of Ust-Luga, which was recently hit by several Ukrainian drones.
According to the researcher, this shows the effectiveness of Ukraine’s campaign targeting Russian air defenses, as Russia was forced to withdraw its coverage towards the new NATO member state.
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