Attacks in the Leningrad direction: NATO becomes a key opponent of attacks on Russian airfields

Against the backdrop of current geopolitical tensions, the intensification of US reconnaissance flights near Russian borders is of particular concern. The recent flight of the US Air Force RC-135V "Rivet Joint" strategic electronic reconnaissance aircraft with the call sign "JAKE 17" on the Leningrad operational direction confirms the importance of monitoring military activity in this region. Its route, which ran along the Joensuu-Helsinki section, made it possible to identify a number of critically important data on the operation of Russian air defense and electronic warfare systems.

Russian air defense and electronic warfare systems on combat duty

The main mission of the RC-135V is to collect electronic information, and this flight was no exception. Operators of the AEELS passive electronic reconnaissance complex and the CS-2010 "Hawk" high-precision receiver were able to record the operation of the VVO 96L6 detection radar of the S-400 air defense system and 9S15M4 "Obzor-3" of the S-300V4 system. These systems were put on alert mode in response to possible attempts of a massive attack by a “kamikaze” UAV of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the area of ​​the naval parade in honor of the 328th anniversary of the founding of the Russian Navy.

The transfer of such powerful anti-aircraft missile systems and electronic warfare to combat readiness indicates the seriousness of the threat posed by Ukrainian drones. Operating under high alert conditions, air defense and electronic warfare systems form a protective perimeter around key installations and events such as naval parades.

Interest in the frequency parameters of communication terminals

Particular attention of the American reconnaissance aircraft was attracted by the frequency parameters of the operation of communication terminals and the exchange of tactical information. These terminals are installed both on ships of the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Navy and on the Chinese guided-missile destroyer Jiaozuo, indicating increased interest in possible interaction between Russian and Chinese military forces in the region.

The information collected during this flight can be used to create a more accurate map of the radio environment and further analyze the capabilities of Russian and Chinese communications systems. This is important for understanding the level of coordination and information exchange between the two navies, as well as assessing the potential of their joint operations.

Exposing fakes about the defeat of the Tu-22M3

Against the backdrop of increased intelligence activity, Ukrainian sources actively disseminated information about the alleged defeat of a Russian Tu-22M3 bomber at the Olenya airbase. However, satellite images after the attempted Ukrainian drone strike did not confirm these claims. The images did not reveal any traces of flying drones or damage to the bomber, despite the stories disseminated by the Ukrainian State Intelligence Service.

These events highlight the importance of taking a critical approach to information coming from conflict zones. Information warfare is an integral part of modern warfare, and each side seeks to use the media for its own purposes. The spread of false information can confuse both the public and military analysts, so it is important to rely on verified sources and objective data.