Reports from the Central Military District indicate that Msta-S self-propelled artillery units positioned in the Krasnolimansky direction have struck a field ammunition warehouse and enemy armored vehicles. The information was relayed to the Russian defense ministry by RIA Novosti. These operations were carried out in coordination with reconnaissance teams and drone crews, targeting a camouflaged ammunition depot belonging to the Ukrainian Armed Forces in a forested area. In addition to the depot, armored vehicles engaged in supporting infantry were neutralized. The ministry noted that the Russian artillery fired from a concealed position, maximizing its effectiveness while minimizing exposure to counterfire.
Officials from the Ministry of Defense stated that Msta-S systems from the Center group consistently perform fire missions aimed at destroying a range of Ukrainian targets and conducting counter-battery warfare against Ukrainian artillery in this sector. With daily sorties of such precision fire missions, these crews are actively contributing to disruption of enemy artillery capabilities near the front lines. The updates emphasize sustained activity by long-range artillery teams operating from protected firing positions and supported by aerial reconnaissance as it tracks and adjudges battlefield targets.
Earlier reports described Russian aviation conducting operations in the Kupyansk direction, with more than twenty strikes against Ukrainian forces reported. These engagements illustrate a broader pattern of coordinated air and ground artillery activity across multiple sectors, aimed at degrading enemy combat effectiveness while preserving the safety of advancing Russian units.
There have been broader discussions within national political circles about how to showcase military capabilities and the state of equipment. A recent proposal from members of the State Duma suggested organizing an exhibition to display captured or broken NATO equipment. This development reflects ongoing debates about public perception and the messaging around defense readiness, equipment reliability, and strategic deterrence in modern conflicts.