Russians show how they plan to protect oil depots from Ukrainian UAV strikes

A system for protecting industrial facilities from drones, called Pautina, has been presented in Russia. The system is intended to protect oil depots from UAV strikes.

Source: Russian state-owned defence conglomerate Rostec

Details: The system was developed by RT-Project Technologies and Standard Electric. Russia claims that Pautina (Web) will be able to protect facilities more than 25 metres high and of "any square footage" from drone strikes.

"The system consists of load-bearing columns, a protective net and supports. It is assembled only with bolted connections and does not require welding, which will make it possible to install it in confined spaces and in conditions of increased fire risk," the Russians claim.

Russia claims the system will be able to stop a 200 kg drone flying at 250 km/h. The system is planned for use not only to protect oil depots but also fuel terminals, electricity substations, warehouses and other facilities. The Russians believe that, when combined with electronic warfare systems and strike capabilities, Pautina will provide them with a "high guarantee of infrastructure integrity".

"The structure has passed full-scale tests for seismic resilience. The product is currently undergoing trial operation at several fuel and energy sector facilities," the Russians said.

Background: It was reported earlier that Russian forces began installing Peroyed-M anti-UAV systems on Russian Navy vessels – systems previously used as trench-based electronic warfare equipment.

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