NBC: Russia has figured out how to jam U.S. drones in Syria, officials say
Four U.S. officials said Russia's signal scrambling has seriously affected military operations.
WASHINGTON — The Russian military has been jamming some U.S. military drones operating in the skies over Syria, seriously affecting American military operations, according to four U.S. officials.
The Russians began jamming some smaller U.S. drones several weeks ago, the officials said, after a series of suspected chemical weapons attacks on civilians in rebel-held eastern Ghouta. The Russian military was concerned the U.S. military would retaliate for the attacks and began jamming the GPS systems of drones operating in the area, the officials explained.
Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., reacted to the news of Russian scrambling Tuesday by saying "Russia wants to undermine our interests at every turn."
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Update #1: Russia jams U.S. drones over Syria to stop airstrikes: Report -- Washington Times
Update #2: Russia reportedly jamming US drones in Syria -- New York Post
WNU Editor: Russia is denying these reports .... Russia Denies Reports About Blocking Signals From US Drones in Syria (Sputnik).
