Russia's Krasukha electronic warfare system disrupts UAVs and radars in Ukraine

The Krasukha, a Russian-manufactured electronic warfare system, plays a critical role in the Russian military's operations in Ukraine by targeting enemy radar systems from the ground. According to Army Recognition media outlet, this equipment is specifically designed to jam signals across a broad spectrum, focusing on disrupting airborne electronics, such as those in unmanned aerial vehicles, radar-guided missiles, and other airborne systems.
İt is noted that the operational strategy of the Krasukha involves long-range detection of aircraft radars—ranging between 200 and 250 kilometers. The Russian-made Krasukha Electronic Warfare combat system consists of two vehicles including the the 1L269 Krasukha-2 and the 1RL257 Krasukha-4. The Krasukha-2 system detects and recognizes enemy radar signals. The Krasukha-4 is a jamming station control vehicle that provides electronic countermeasures against enemy radar. Until the Krasukha is activated, the pilot can observe the surrounding environment and identify targets for destruction. However, once the system is enabled, the pilot loses awareness of this situation and, therefore, cannot complete the mission.
Upon detecting a radar, the system identifies and prioritizes the target before deciding on the suppression method. This system identifies signal types and employs powerful intelligent jamming techniques to incapacitate enemy radar. This disruption prevents enemy aircraft from detecting targets or effectively deploying high-precision weapons. Consequently, enemy aircraft, compromised by the electronic warfare system, are compelled to leave the airspace and abort their missions. This system is capable of disrupting the radar systems of enemy strike and reconnaissance aircraft, UAVs, and low-orbit satellites. Additionally, it can track NATO aircraft and engage ground radars.
Army Recognition media outlet says that since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, Russian forces have been actively using the Krasukha-4 to scan the airspace in defense of the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics. It plays a crucial role in identifying and classifying aerial targets, particularly in disabling the onboard radars of Ukrainian reconnaissance UAVs.