History-making strike: Ukraine’s armed forces target newest Russian communication station for the first time

The special operations forces of Ukraine's armed forces successfully destroyed the enemy's latest communication station, the R-416GM Granit-M signal vehicle, marking the first time in the war's history.

The military command reported this.

As noted, the operators of the 3rd Special Operation Forces regiment identified the Russian digital radio relay station R-416GM while working on one of the operational lines.

One of the Special Operation Forces' latest developments successfully hit the enemy target.

"As a result of a successful operation, the R-416GМ station was damaged," the Special Operation Forces reported.

Thanks to precise work, the Ukrainian military managed to hit the R–416GМ station and effectively cut off communication between the command center and the occupying units.

It was noted that this was the first time the Ukrainian military targeted an R-416GМ station during the war.

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In 2018, the Russian military incorporated this complex into its operations. The mobile station was specifically developed to enhance the performance of radio relay units in the field.

It enables a significant extension of the line of sight for objects, ultimately enhancing the efficacy of command and staff functions for the troops.

It is worth mentioning that the first recruiting center of the Special Operations Forces of Ukraine's armed forces has opened in the capital. Here, those who want to join the forces can get detailed information and professional support.

The Special Operations Forces of Ukraine's armed forces are a distinct division within the Ukrainian army, comprising special purpose units and informational and psychological special operations units.

The unofficial national anthem is the song "Quietly Came, Quietly Left", written during the Russian-Ukrainian war. During the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation into Ukraine, soldiers of the forces carried out several critical special operations. These included:

• Hunting down and attacking the radar station of the Russian occupiers, "Kasta."
• Destroying an infantry armored vehicle and an enemy tank in the gray zone in Donetsk.

• Eliminating over a hundred Russian invaders near Soledar.

• Using HIMARS to target the enemy's "Sinitsa" electronic warfare system.
• Special Operation Forces fighters eliminating a group of occupiers on the Avdiivka front.
• Using HIMARS to target the most modern radar complex of the Russian Federation, "Yastreb-AV."
• Utilizing HIMARS to strike the Russian "OSA" air defense system.
• Destroying the Russian Fara radar station.
• Destroying a Russian radar station and equipment on one of the mining platforms in the Black Sea.