Kathrine Frich
Experts quickly identified it as a Russian MT-LB variant.
Experts quickly identified it as a Russian MT-LB variant.
It’s Actually Russian
A Russian soldier recently posted a video mocking what he believed was a destroyed NATO vehicle.
The catch? It wasn’t NATO at all.
It was a rare Russian R-330BMW Borisoglebsk-2B, an advanced electronic warfare system used by the Russian military.
Burned-Out Vehicle Revealed as Russian Tech
The video, shared on Telegram, showed the charred remains of a tracked vehicle.
The soldier claimed it belonged to “NATO mercenaries” and wrote: “Everyone who was here stayed. Only ashes remain.”
But experts quickly identified it as a Russian MT-LB variant, specifically the Borisoglebsk-2B EW platform.
What Is the R-330BMW Borisoglebsk-2B?
This vehicle is part of a larger electronic warfare system designed to jam communications and GPS signals across a wide area.
It plays a critical role in Russia’s battlefield strategy by interfering with drones, satellite signals, and enemy radio networks.
Rare and Specialized Equipment
The R-330BMW isn’t just any Russian vehicle, it’s a highly specialized, rarely seen system.
Only a limited number have ever been produced, with initial development starting in 2004 and mass production beginning in 2015.
Built for Off-Road Electronic Combat
Based on the versatile MT-LB tracked chassis, the system is built to handle difficult terrain like mud and off-road conditions, giving it flexibility on the battlefield.
It includes both jammer vehicles and command posts, typically mounted on Ural trucks.
Compact and Quick to Deploy
Russian sources have boasted that the Borisoglebsk-2B system can be fully deployed in just 15 minutes.
It can run on standard external power or rely on an onboard diesel generator, making it highly adaptable in field conditions.
Jamming Modern Warfare
The Ukraine war has underscored the importance of GPS and signal jamming, especially against drones.
Systems like the Borisoglebsk-2B can disrupt drone guidance, battlefield communication, and satellite-based targeting systems.
