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Ukrainian Forces Target Key Russian Telescope, Disrupt Communications

9/18/2025

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Ukrainian forces destroyed the RT-70 radio telescope in Crimea in late August to disrupt Russian military communications.
The 230-foot telescope, built in the 1970s, was vital for deep space missions and Russia's GLONASS navigation system.
The drone attack damaged the telescope's 200-kilowatt receiver, complicating repairs.
This incident underscores the Russian invasion's detrimental effects on Ukrainian scientific infrastructure.
A UNESCO report estimates $1.26 billion is required to restore Ukraine's public research facilities.

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Ukrainian forces destroyed the RT-70 radio telescope in Crimea in late August to disrupt Russian military communications.
The 230-foot telescope, built in the 1970s, was vital for deep space missions and Russia's GLONASS navigation system.
The drone attack damaged the telescope's 200-kilowatt receiver, complicating repairs.
This incident underscores the Russian invasion's detrimental effects on Ukrainian scientific infrastructure.
A UNESCO report estimates $1.26 billion is required to restore Ukraine's public research facilities.