Ukrainian forces make progress in counteroffensive, Russia deploys new EW systems
06/18/2023
The Ukrainian forces have made progress in their counteroffensive operations in the eastern Donbas region, according to a report by the Ukrainian General Staff. The forces have advanced up to one kilometer in the western Donetsk Oblast and up to 3 kilometers near Mala Tokmachka in western Zaporizhia Oblast. They have also succeeded in liberating seven settlements in those areas since the commencement of the counteroffensive operations.
However, the Russian forces have responded by deploying new electronic warfare (EW) systems to the region. The Murmansk-BN EW complex is designed to disrupt radio communications at extended ranges, while the Krasukha-4 EW complex is designed to jam and disrupt radar systems. These systems are likely being used by the Russian forces to try to disrupt the Ukrainian forces' command and control and to prevent them from using their air assets.
The deployment of these new EW systems by the Russian forces is a sign that they are concerned about the Ukrainian forces' counteroffensive. The Ukrainian forces have been making progress in recent weeks, and the Russian forces are likely trying to use these EW systems to slow down their advance.
The BAL coastal defense system is a highly advanced Russian mobile missile system that has been deployed to Bryansk Oblast. This system is capable of engaging both surface ships and ground targets, and it is likely being used by the Russian forces to threaten Ukrainian cities in the rear areas.
The deployment of the BAL system is a sign that the Russian forces are preparing for a long and protracted conflict in Ukraine. They are likely trying to use this system to deter the Ukrainian forces from launching any major offensives against Russian-held territory.
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