Russian forces and Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine have significant advantages over Ukrainian forces in the area of electronic warfare. Russian forces are effectively able to nullify the Ukrainian communications and GPS signals in the regions they are deployed to. The advantages the Russians are enjoying in this area are directly contributing to the losses suffered by the Ukrainian armed forces. Western supporters of Kiev might consider supplying the Ukrainians with defensive capabilities, including electronic countermeasures.
Tag: Crimea
The view from Russia: Eastern Ukraine regions hold referendum on autonomy
A fortnightly series looking at how major events and issues are reported in Russian media. This week we examine the Kremlins tepid reaction to the referendums recently held in eastern Ukraine, which stands in marked contrast to its rapid annexation of Crimea.
The weekly briefing, 7 April 2014
Political and security risk updates from the Open Briefing intelligence unit. Earthquake in Chile puts new president to the test, North and South Korean naval forces exchange fire, tensions continue to rise between Russia and the West after annexation of Crimea, and more.
The weekly briefing, 31 March 2014
Political and security risk updates from the Open Briefing intelligence unit. President Nicolás Maduro averts ‘military coup’ amid political crisis in Venezuela, North Korea launches two missiles into the Sea of Japan prior to high-level talks, Russian President Vladimir Putin orders Arctic military development, and more.
The view from Russia: Russia’s neighbours react to annexation of Crimea
A fortnightly series looking at how major events and issues are reported in Russian media. This week we examine the limited coverage of the reactions to the Crimean referendum of Russia’s immediate neighbours and so-called allies, former Soviet satellites and members of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
The weekly briefing, 24 March 2014
Political and security risk updates from the Open Briefing intelligence unit. Removal of Bogota’s mayor threatens Colombia’s peace process, Ukraine signs EU partnership agreement as Putin signs annexation of Crimea, Russia holds large-scale military exercises along border with Finland, and more.
The weekly briefing, 17 March 2014
Political and security risk updates from the Open Briefing intelligence unit. Libyan prime minister flees the country, Crimea votes to join Russia, Norway calls on Nordic neighbours to join NATO, and more.
The weekly briefing, 10 March 2014
Political and security risk updates from the Open Briefing intelligence unit. Venezuela’s turmoil exposes domestic and regional political rifts, China’s National People’s Congress begins its annual meeting with early indications of political priorities, the political crisis in Ukraine escalates as Crimean parliament votes to join Russia, and more.
