The 429th "Achilles" Brigade and the 43rd Separate Artillery Brigade struck a long-range Nebo-M radar near Millerovo airfield in Russia's Rostov region — 175 km from the front line.
Ukrainian forces have taken out another costly piece of Russia's air-defense picture: on September 15, a long-range strike drone hit a Nebo-M radar station near Millerovo airfield in Russia's Rostov region. Volunteers Support Ukraine explains why this particular target mattered.
The operation was carried out jointly by troops of the 429th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade "Achilles" and the 43rd Separate Artillery Brigade. The target was hit by a RAM-2X long-range strike drone, which covered roughly 175 kilometers from the line of contact. The destroyed Nebo-M complex is estimated to be worth around $100 million, and replacing or restoring it could take several months at least.
The Nebo-M is built for long-range detection of aerial targets, giving Russian forces control over a wide stretch of airspace and the ability to respond to potential strikes in time. Russia regularly uses Millerovo airfield to launch Shahed-type attack drones against Ukraine, so damaging the radar covering that site directly weakens the enemy's ability to track the airspace in the region.
The RAM-2X strike drone used in the operation is a Ukrainian-made system capable of hitting targets up to 180 kilometers away and staying airborne for more than two hours. According to its manufacturer, drones of this type have already been used in more than 450 combat engagements, from oil refineries to radar stations deep inside Russian territory.
Every element of Russia's air-defense and reconnaissance system taken out of action means fewer options for the enemy to plan new strikes on Ukrainian cities. Volunteers Support Ukraine continues to help people affected by the war in whatever way its available resources allow.
