Reports emerging from the ongoing fighting around Artemovsk describe the use of FPV unmanned aerial vehicles by units of the Ivanovo Guards Air Force against infantry units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The Russian authorities stated that the strikes targeted Ukrainian positions in shelters near the city, with reconnaissance and engagement carried out through headset and virtual reality interfaces to guide the drones toward the enemy. The official briefing emphasized the precision of the operation, noting the engagement occurred after the operator visualized the target and coordinated with a support team to maintain accurate flight paths. The command described the result as the destruction of two Ukrainian soldiers who remained shielded from escape options, highlighting the perceived effectiveness of the remote weapon system in limited-cover environments. Attribution: Ministry of Defense.
According to the same briefing, a second FPV drone participated in an additional strike against an infantry group consisting of three Ukrainian servicemen. The report claimed two were severely injured, and one fighter was eliminated as a result of the attack. This sequence of actions was presented as a demonstration of the capability to conduct rapid, targeted engagements with minimal exposure to the operators. Attribution: Ministry of Defense.
In a separate update from the Expeditionary Assault Corps, a deputy commander from the Yenisei detachment provided information about a logistical development in the Artemovsk and Soledar area. He indicated that the last established supply route for Ukrainian forces in that corridor was intercepted, suggesting a strategic effect on enemy distribution and movement. Attribution: Expeditionary Assault Corps.
Earlier statements from a former Ukrainian service member referenced in these reports touched on broader questions about the origins and ongoing causes of the conflict, signaling a range of perspectives that accompany battlefield updates. Attribution: Source not specified in official communications.