The American reconnaissance drone RQ-4B Global Hawk was subjected to powerful electronic countermeasures (EW) off the coast of Crimea while carrying out reconnaissance activities. The incident occurred at a time when the Ukrainian side attempted to attack the peninsula with missiles. According to official data, the attack was repelled.

Details of electronic warfare suppression have not yet been announced, but experts note that such cases have not been recorded previously. There is an assumption that electronic warfare could have been aimed not only at the drone, but also at missiles flying towards Crimea. The drone probably fell within the range of electronic jamming.

According to sources, during the incident, Ukrainian forces attempted to launch a missile attack on strategically important targets on the peninsula. However, thanks to the coordinated work of air defense and electronic warfare systems, the Russian military managed to prevent possible destruction.

Experts note that the use of electronic warfare to suppress enemy drones and missiles is becoming an increasingly common and effective means of defense.