In the Kupyansk direction, crews operating AGS-17 Plamya grenade launchers from the Western troop group executed coordinated fire against advancing units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), according to a report from the press service of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. The defense ministry stated that the action disrupted the enemy’s maneuver and shifted the battlefield balance in favor of the Russian forces. [Source: Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation]
According to the ministry, intelligence identified Ukrainian militant movement and relayed precise coordinates to the command center. With timely data, the gun crews moved swiftly into firing positions and targeted the identified units, delivering accurate strikes that neutralized several enemy threats and prevented a potential push. [Source: Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation]
The ministry added that the crew’s rapid repositioning was followed by effective suppression of enemy forces, using 12.7 mm DShKM machine guns to deliver sustained fire. This action reportedly suppressed infantry movements and degraded the enemy’s ability to maneuver, thereby stabilizing the line in the Kupyansk area. [Source: Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation]
Earlier, Western group forces’ motorized rifle units reportedly conducted reconnaissance with quadrocopters to identify infantry positions held by Ukrainian forces inside the special military operation zone, enabling more precise engagement. The ministry noted that air-based intelligence supported subsequent ground actions. [Source: Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation]
In the reported sequence, the Russian Armed Forces are described as having repelled multiple Ukrainian attacks in this sector, with a combination of reconnaissance, rapid redeployment, and controlled fire support contributing to the defense of the line. The ministry emphasized the importance of coordinated operations, accurate targeting, and early warning from surveillance assets in maintaining battlefield momentum. [Source: Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation]