Serhiy Prytula Foundation Donates Ukrainian Forces Telescopic TV Cameras for Strela-10 Air Defense System

29 May, 2024 Telescopic TV camera "Valley". Photo credits: Serhiy Prytula Foundation The Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation transferred nine telescopic TV cameras as part of the Strela-10 anti-aircraft system to the Ukrainian military.

This was reported by the official page of the Foundation. Telescopic TV cameras are installed on Strela-10 anti-aircraft missile systems and qualitatively increase the capabilities of these systems. First of all, they are allowed to detect, track and aim at air targets, including small UAVs and quadcopters.

Telescopic TV camera "Valley".

Photo credits: Serhiy Prytula Foundation

Due to these cameras, the shooter can see images on his monitor through the daytime channel, or a thermal imager. It is also possible to use two channels simultaneously. "The shooter can see images from 2 cameras on the monitor at the same time or from each camera separately," stated in the notification

The total cost of the purchase amounted to UAH 540 thousand, and they were transfered to the military from the 79th Air Assault Brigade. The built-in thermal imager enables target search at night and in conditions of poor visual visibility. "Valley" is a telescopic TV camera for detecting, tracking and aiming at air targets for the rapid modernization of the Strela-10 air defense system, including reconnaissance and attack UAVs," stated in the notification.

It should be noted that the "Valley" is already used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine and has demonstrated its capabilities in the interception of Zala, "Lancet" and Supercam drones.

Telescopic TV camera "Valley".

Photo credits: Serhiy Prytula Foundation

The advantage of the "Valley" is that it can be quickly mounted at an anti-aircraft system.

Previously, Militarnyi reported that Ukrainian benefactors handed over a batch of 495 thermal imaging equipment to the air defense forces to improve MANPADS.