Moldovan Defence Ministry explains why Russian drone was not detected in time

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 Chisinau 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 Defen?e Ministry noted. 

Background:

  • The downed drone was discovered near Etulia, Vulcanesti 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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