Ukraine’s 424th “Svarog” Battalion of the Armed Forces’ Unmanned Systems Forces has destroyed a rare Russian electronic warfare system known as the Detection and Suppression Complex-2 (KOP-2), according to a statement published on the battalion’s  Telegram channel.

Footage of the operation, shared by the battalion, shows Ukrainian drone operators locating and targeting the system in a two-stage attack. The exact time and location of the operation were not disclosed.

USF warrior’s destroy rare enemy electronic warfare system

On one of the directions, operators from the 424th Svarog Battalion of the Unmanned Systems Forces detected and destroyed an experimental russian electronic warfare system known as the “KOP-2” (Detection and Suppression… pic.twitter.com/VseF4rvHWC

— 🇺🇦 Unmanned Systems Forces (@usf_army) July 19, 2025

The KOP-2 is an experimental system designed to detect and jam drones by scanning a broad radio frequency range and emitting targeted interference. Russian forces deploy it to shield critical assets.

“It’s a costly and rare piece of equipment, typically used to protect high-value targets, such as air defense systems,” the 424th Battalion said. 

The operation follows recent Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russian air defense infrastructure. 

Ukraine has been expanding its use of drones and robotic systems on the battlefield to reduce troop exposure to frontline dangers.

In response to recent large-scale drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, Kyiv has stepped up its own drone operations against Moscow. This week, Ukraine launched dozens of drones toward the Russian capital and other regions.