Ukraine is increasing the effectiveness of its electronic warfare capabilities, successfully countering Russian strikes, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reports.
Analysts have documented that during the night strike on January 13, the Ukrainian military used “active electronic warfare countermeasures” to disable more than 20 missiles. This success could define a new level of Ukrainian electronic warfare capabilities, previously associated primarily with blocking Russian drones, rather than missile systems.
ISW emphasized that this event is part of a long-term Russian strike campaign against Ukraine, which also includes Ukraine's adaptation to new Russian strike systems. This dynamic reflects a broader tactical and technological race between attacking and defending forces, as well as between long-range aviation and air defense.
Yuriy Ignat, a spokesman for the Ukrainian Air Force, indicated that the Russian strike on January 13 was similar to previous attacks, indicating the ability of Ukrainian forces to recognize and adapt to repeated Russian strikes.
As a result of the attack by the Russian Federation on the night of January 13, various missile systems were used, and a total of 40 air attack vehicles were recorded, of which more than 20 were successfully countered thanks to the active action of electronic warfare equipment.
