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Ukrainian News Agency (UNIAN), photo: ua.depositphotos.com, screenshotThe failures of Russia in putting the "Rassvet" satellite system into orbit should not reassure Ukrainians.
This was stated by the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky's advisor on the development of technological directions in defense, Sergei (Flash) Bestkretnov. "They will refine the engines, and the satellites will reach the required orbits. Russia is a space power, and it is quite likely that some Angara rocket, with one launch, will unexpectedly put half of the satellite group of the 'Rassvet' into orbit," Flash said.
The expert added that this would give Russia the ability to control 'Shaheds' and missiles online, using satellites.
"This will be a huge problem for us. No, it’s not even a problem, it will be a small catastrophe. Now we have a problem with EW against MESh. No one has dealt with this issue for a year. It will be the same with 'Rassvet'," Flash said.
He noted that by the time Russia brings its 'Rassvet' satellites into orbit, Ukraine should have developed countermeasures. According to him, these are certain electronic warfare (EW) measures:
"These EW measures should already cover all critical infrastructure facilities. All this will not be cheap and quick."
Russian satellites of the 'Rassvet' system: what is known
Recall that at the beginning of autumn it became known that the second batch of Russian 'Rassvet' satellites failed to reach optimal altitude. Against this backdrop, analysts from the Institute for the Study of War noted that some satellites began losing altitude.
In this context, a number of experts stated that the 'Rassvet' project, which Russia is using to replace the Starlink shortage, is a "failure." In particular, Alexander Kovalenko, a commentator for the Information Resistance group, stated that the reasons include corruption, lack of technical and technological base to ensure quality project execution, limited capabilities, and intellectual potential.
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