One of the russian EW systems that significantly hinders Ukrainian UAV operators is the so-called Shtora. This system specifically interferes with video transmission to the operator.
The enemy began using it more actively in the summer of 2024, and Ukrainian warriors gave it this name. Its operation works as follows:
For a long time, the key question was what these russian EW systems actually look like. Now, they have finally been identified and confirmed. Serhii Beskrestnov, a specialist in communications, SIGINT, and EW, known as Serhii Flash, reported this. He noted that the enemy tries to install these systems as close to the front as possible, sometimes even inside buildings on the upper floors of high-rises.
The first system is called Silok-01F, which features a wide array of diverse and highly distinctive antennas.
The second system, Cheburashka from GIKEL in Voronezh, stands out due to its fully automated detection of analog video channels and its ability to jam them. It can have different antenna configurations depending on how it was installed.
The third system, whose exact name has not yet been identified, possibly has the russian slang name “Chyorny Glaz” (Black Eye). Its distinctive feature is a rotating platform. In addition to jamming video channels, it also disrupts standard Wi-Fi frequencies of 2.4 and 5.8 GHz.
The correct identification of enemy systems and their tactics is of utmost importance. Ultimately, neutralizing these enemy EW systems will allow drones to operate more effectively across the entire frontline, significantly improving the overall efficiency of FPV drone deployment.
“Well, now that we know what to look for, things will get a lot more interesting,” summarized Serhii Flash.