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A rare RB-531B Infauna APC was spotted in one of the units of the Russian army. The RB-531B Infauna APC with electronic warfare was developed by the Sozvezdie concern and accepted into service in 2012. The Infauna APC was created on the K1Sh1 chassis, it is a modification of the BTR-80 with an enlarged hull. The main tasks of the R-531B Infauna electronic warfare system are to detect and suppress enemy communication channels. Combating explosive devices equipped with radio control systems. The system detects radio control channels for explosive devices and suppresses them using interference. Detection of attacks using grenade launchers. The APC is equipped with video cameras, which are used to monitor the surrounding area. When a flash from a grenade launcher or other similar weapon is detected, the automatic system fires smoke grenades. Creating a smoke screen makes it difficult to effectively fire at equipment. There have also been reports of electronic warfare against drones, but their type is unknown. The R-531B electronic warfare system can create effective interference within a radius of up to 25 meters for improvised explosive devices with a radio fuse. Up to 90% of radio command frequencies for charges are jammed. The effectiveness of jamming communications is 70%. The crew of the Infauna APC consists of three people.