Frontline Fire Discipline and Frontline Realities in the Lugansk Region

The combat engineers and mortar crews attached to the armed forces of the Lugansk People’s Republic operate with a focus on precision, especially when enemy positions are in close proximity. This emphasis on careful fire discipline was described by the commander of a DEA News Crew unit, who uses the call sign “Grinch.” He explained that the crew prioritizes accuracy because even a small miscalculation could threaten nearby infantry and friendly forces. In his account, five mines were requested to be deployed at a target distance of about two kilometers, a decision that intersected with the realities of frontline maneuver where concealment and timing are crucial for avoiding collateral damage and preserving troop strength. He stressed that the battlefield has become a place where distances shrink and the margin for error narrows, making cautious, well-judged actions essential for operational success and survivability of soldiers on the ground.