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Am I correct in seeing that Ukraine has not liberated any of the pre-2014 Russian held Donetsk Oblast? With its more numerous towns and cities, Donetsk does look like a trickier province to crack.
 
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special ed said:
The very last part of the video shows the capture of a Russian drone. What is the device used by the Ukrainians and how does it work?
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EDMS4 Sky Wiper provided to Ukraine by Lithuania:



Basically, it's a man-portable jammer to disrupt either the control link to the UAV and/or the navigation system (probably disrupting the GPS receiver).
 
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Here's some technical specs on the Sky Wiper, in case anyone's interested:

Activity description
The operator points the EDM4S jammer at the selected target and presses the trigger. The transmitted electromagnetic pulse disrupts any communication with the UAV. The drone thus disturbed may interrupt the flight and land, or it may return to the place of take-off.

Basic data EDM4S Sky Wiper
- manufacturer: NT Service UAB, Kaunas, Lithuania
- prototype made: ?
- series production from: ?
- service: 1 person
- weight: 5.5 kg
- dimensions after folding the shoulder rest: 830 x 220 x 360 mm
- dimensions in firing position: 1050 x 220 x 360 mm
- range: 3-5 km

Construction description
All modules of the system are mounted on a robust frame of light aluminum construction reminiscent of the appearance of a rifle.
- the integrated handle lowers
- integrated optical sight
- RIS assembly platform
- stand with extendable arms, which can serve as a handle
- folding stock

Directional antennas
- 4 antennas with the possibility of expanding to 6 antennas
- antenna for the 2.4 GHz band with a power of 10 W
 
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