How Ukraine Spots Russian Oreshnik Launches From Kapustin Yar Before Alerts Go Out

How Ukraine Spots Russian Oreshnik Launches From Kapustin Yar Before Alerts Go Out

Ukraine uses satellite monitoring and other intelligence tools to track Russian missile launches from the Kapustin Yar test range, where heat signatures can provide the first sign of a potential attack, Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat said in an interview with Radio NV on May 26. According to Ihnat, satellite observation is one of the key tools used to detect launches. Every large missile launch produces a powerful energy release, c…