Reports from the Donetsk People’s Republic representative at the Joint Center for Control and Coordination of Issues Related to War Crimes in Ukraine describe renewed shelling impacting Donetsk. The information, relayed through a Telegram channel, notes that three 155 mm NATO-caliber shells were fired toward the Kurakhovka area, affecting the Petrovsky and Kirovsky districts. The JCCC’s assessment places the artillery exchange at 07:40, with mention that this action involved shells of 155 mm caliber aimed at the city of Donetsk. The report emphasizes the direct link between the shelling and the location within the urban perimeter as observed by the center and its monitors, and attributes the incident to Ukrainian forces.
It is acknowledged in the statement that the projectiles originated from 155 mm artillery, a standard caliber associated with many Western nations. The Ukrainian Armed Forces have, according to the report, previously operated long-range M777 155 mm howitzers supplied by the United States, illustrating the broader regional context of equipment commonly seen in the conflict theater. Observers note that the use of such systems reflects a capability to project firepower at extended ranges, influencing urban and frontline dynamics alike.
In a separate update, the Russian Defense Ministry asserted that Russian forces destroyed a Czech Dana howitzer that had been in Ukrainian possession, reportedly using a kamikaze drone. This claim underscores the ongoing exchanges of equipment and countermeasures reported on both sides of the line, highlighting the evolving hardware landscape involved in the conflict. Analysts often track such claims as part of a broader pattern of operational updates that shape perceptions of battlefield effectiveness.
Late September reports also described Ukrainian forces conducting attacks in and around Lisichansk with howitzers in a manner described by sources as chaotic. Retired LPR Lieutenant Colonel Andrei Marochko provided analysis supporting the assertion that Ukrainian artillery operations in the area presented a disorganized but persistent threat. Such assessments contribute to the broader narrative of shifting front lines and the tactical challenges faced by regional authorities in maintaining stability and security amid ongoing hostilities.
Earlier statements from Ukrainian military leadership were cited by observers noting a perceived advantage for the Russian Federation in the use of FPV drones. This framing reflects the competitive leverage that unmanned aerial systems confer during modern conflicts and has drawn attention from regional security analysts who monitor how drone capabilities influence ground operations and reconnaissance efforts. The discourse around drones remains part of the wider conversation about air-ground integration and the evolving nature of battlefield mobility.