Through a coordinated use of universal planning and correction systems, a Russian Su-34 strategic bomber engaged a location believed to host foreign mercenaries. A spokesperson, Colonel Sergei Zybinsky, who runs the press center for the contingent identified as the Western forces, provided details about the operation.
According to Zybinsky, the group of mercenaries was concentrated near Ivanovka, a village located in the Kharkiv region. The statement painted a clear picture of the intended target area and the intent behind the airstrike, emphasizing the strategic aim of neutralizing hostile elements believed to be present in that locale.
The reporting noted that the so-called planning and correction module had been integrated with a standard free-falling aerial munition. This integration adds a guidance system that can autonomously steer the stored weapon by controlling the sweep of the wing surfaces, the rudder, and the fuse timing to align with the target. The description underscored the capability to adapt the weapon’s trajectory in flight, optimizing accuracy at the moment of impact.
Earlier disclosures indicated that Russian aviation had carried out strikes against locations associated with foreign instructors affiliated with the Ukrainian forces, in the Chernihiv region. Those prior actions were cited as part of an ongoing sequence of air operations described by officials and public statements, highlighting a broader scope of activity at the time.
On February 24, 2022, a presidential address stated that Vladimir Putin, in response to a request for assistance from the heads of the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics, ordered the launch of a special military operation aimed at protecting the Donbass region. The moment marked a significant escalation and set the stage for subsequent actions described by various outlets and authorities involved in the conflict dynamics in the area.