Moldovan Defence Ministry explains why Russian drone was not detected in time
Tuesday, 13 February 2024, 12:20
In Moldova, military radars and early warning systems failed to detect a Russian drone that crashed in the country near the Ukrainian border in time.
Source: European Pravda; Radio Chișinău in the Communications Department of the country's Defence Ministry
The Ministry explained why the Russian drone could not be detected in time.
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"The main reason is the low flight path of the target, its small radar cross-section, and its distance from the radar unit [closest to it], something which isn’t helped by the curvature of the terrain," the Defenсe Ministry noted.
Background:
- The downed drone was discovered near Etulia, Vulcǎneşti district, near the Ukrainian towns of Bolhrad and Reni; the discovery was reported on the afternoon of 11 February.
- The warhead of the drone contained about 50 kg of explosives and was detonated in a controlled manner.
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