Ukraine is reportedly stepping up its use of RAM-2X loitering drones, which Russian analysts say are proving to be difficult to detect and counter with electronic warfare.

Widely circulated dashcam footage last week showed a RAM-2X striking a truck carrying a damaged tank in Russian-occupied Donetsk Oblast. Open source reports said the strike occurred near Debaltseve, Alchevsk, or most likely Kadiivka, about 40 kilometers from the front.

Ukrainian RAM-2X loitering munition hits Russian tank transporter in Debaltseve over 45 km from the front line. pic.twitter.com/uq3JDX6dtt

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Defense Express noted in its report that Russian drone detection systems often fail to detect the RAM-2X, making many of its strikes unexpected.

According to the outlet, Russian commentators said the drones use encrypted communications via StreamCaster equipment made by U.S.-based Silvus.

The system relies on mesh networking, where each unit acts as both transmitter and relay, allowing the link to withstand jamming.

Analysts noted that the RAM-2X also often operates alongside the Shark reconnaissance UAV, built by UkrSpecSystems. Shark acts as both a guide and a signal repeater, extending the drone’s reach. 

Ukrainian officials have previously confirmed Shark’s resilience against electronic warfare.

“Shark itself has shown impressive resistance to electronic warfare, making the duo even more difficult to counter,” Defense Express noted. 

Ukraine has not released official specifications for the RAM-2X, which was first publicly demonstrated in December 2024.