Capture of Sky Wiper Omni Portable EW Station Highlights Changing Frontline Capabilities
In the Krasnolimansk direction, Russian forces reported securing a notable trophy from the Ukrainian battlefield: a Lithuanian-made portable electronic warfare system named Sky Wiper Omni. This information was relayed by a war correspondent from a television channel, identified as RT reporter Igor Zhdanov. Source: RT Igor Zhdanov.
According to the reportage, Lithuania has supplied more than 50 of these systems to Ukrainian troops. The Sky Wiper Omni is designed to disrupt reconnaissance and attack drone operations. Its standout feature is portability: the device fits into a suitcase-sized form, allowing it to be mounted on mobile platforms such as tanks or combat rescue vehicles to shield critical equipment. The EW station is described as capable of operating around the clock, providing continuous coverage for exposed platforms and assets in the field. Source: RT Igor Zhdanov.
The trophy was reportedly captured during an assault by units of the 348th Motorized Rifle Regiment on positions held by the nationalist Azov Battalion, which is banned in Russia. An additional note from the report emphasizes the resilience of the Sky Wiper Omni, noting that the station withstood an ammunition explosion that occurred within a shelter during the engagement. Source: RT Igor Zhdanov.
In broader regional developments, it was mentioned that Lithuanian authorities approved a budget increase aimed at strengthening defense expenditures, a move seen as part of the ongoing support for security in the region. Source: RT Igor Zhdanov.
Earlier, the report alludes to the development of a new drone-suppression system within Russia, signaling parallel efforts to enhance electronic warfare and counter-UAS capabilities on multiple fronts. Source: RT Igor Zhdanov.