Moldova's existing radars cannot detect Shahed drones

Moldova's existing radars cannot detect Shahed drones

Kyiv  •  UNN

February 14 2024, 01:07 PM • 22543 views

Radars in Moldova cannot detect the modern Shahid drones that Russia is launching at Ukraine.

The radars that Moldova has in service cannot detect Shahed drones. This was stated by Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean at a press conference, Realitatea reports, UNN writes.

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Recean noted that by 2030, Moldova should acquire a system capable of identifying all types of air hazards.

In order to have full coverage, both for missiles of different types and for drones flying at different altitudes, we need to invest several billion euros. This cannot be done on our own. We need to cooperate and act together with our friends,

- He said.

Addendum

On February 11, a downed drone was found near the village of Etulia, Vulcanesti district, not far from Ukrainian Bolgrad and Reni. The drone's warhead contained about 50 kg of explosives, and it was blown up.

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