A unit operating the Fagot anti‑tank missile system, part of the Western group of forces, reported the neutralization of an observation post belonging to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kupyansky direction. The position lay approximately two kilometers from the frontline positions of Russian forces, according to statements cited by RIA Novosti and attributed to the press service of the Russian Ministry of Defense. [Source: Russian Ministry of Defense]
Officials described the operation as the detection and destruction of a command observation post along with camouflaged Ukrainian positions. The claim emphasizes that the post and its concealment were located within range of Russian artillery and responded to during the engagement. [Source: Russian Ministry of Defense]
Details released by the ministry indicate the post was identified with the aid of unmanned aerial vehicles, also known as drones, and situated about two kilometers from the Russian forces. The distance cited underscores the proximity of the target to frontline lines and the need for precise coordination in response. [Source: Russian Ministry of Defense]
The press service stated that artillery strikes were carried out in strict accordance with orders and targeted to areas where Ukrainian manpower and equipment were reported to be concentrated. This description highlights a focus on confirmed concentrations rather than indiscriminate fire, aiming to limit collateral effects while achieving battlefield objectives. [Source: Russian Ministry of Defense]
On the eve of these disclosures, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that FPV drone crews had been successful in destroying the detected Ukrainian positions, including mortar teams. The sequence of reports suggests a continuing effort to disrupt Ukrainian fortifications and supporting units in this sector. [Source: Russian Ministry of Defense]
Earlier, the Russian armed forces claimed that Giatsint‑B artillery systems had struck additional locations described as secret Ukrainian positions in the Kupyansk direction, contributing to a broader pattern of activity in the area. The statements collectively reflect coordinated use of air and ground assets to shape the tactical landscape along the Kupyansky route. [Source: Russian Ministry of Defense]