Zaporizhzhya, Ukraine – The Special Operations Forces (SSO) in Ukraine successfully destroyed the Zhitel Russian electronic warfare complex in a coordinated effort with the Ukrainian Defense Forces, as announced by the SSO. Dramatic footage of the explosive moment was shared on social media platform Telegram, showcasing the precision strike on the complex.
According to the SSO, operators of reconnaissance unmanned aircraft from the 3rd separate regiment detected the Zhitel complex during surveillance in the Zaporizhzhya region. The SSO fighters were able to relay coordinates to an artillery unit of the Ukrainian Defense Forces for a precise strike on the target. The video footage also captured the radio interception of Russian military communications, highlighting the tense moments leading up to the destruction of the complex.
The Zhitel complex, typically manned by a crew of four, is designed for automated detection, direction finding, and analysis of radio signals within a specific frequency range. Military analysts noted the significant challenges posed by the Zhitel automated jamming station to both GPS and mobile users, with Russian troops reportedly using similar stations in previous conflicts.
In addition to the destruction of the Zhitel station, the SSO shared the outcomes of their operations on the southern operational front, showcasing the effectiveness of FPV drones in targeting enemy assets. Footage revealed the obliteration of a Russian truck with personnel, as well as the dropping of ammunition into a Russian troop dugout by Ukrainian drones, resulting in “enemy losses and its retreat from positions.”
Prior to this operation, the SSO reported the successful destruction of the Russian Zoopark-1 surveillance and fire control radar complex, a highly valued asset within the Russian military. The radar station, along with its crew, was annihilated, highlighting the SSO’s ability to neutralize key enemy assets. The cost of such complexes is estimated to be in the range of $10-15 million, underscoring the strategic importance of these targets in military operations.