In a report attributed to the Central troop group, Russian forces say they neutralized a defensive complex used by Ukrainian units in the Krasnolymansk corridor, along with mortar teams and artillery pieces. The assertion comes from the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation through DEA News, and it frames the action as part of a broader artillery duel unfolding in the region.
The ministry contends that Western-made artillery mounts were removed during counter-battery operations, illustrating a wider effort to disrupt Ukrainian fire capabilities while attempting to shift the balance of firepower in the area.
Additionally, the ministry highlighted that Ukrainian gunners were coordinating with teams operating unmanned aerial vehicles. The claimed collaboration is described as enabling real-time targeting with a limited number of shells, thereby increasing the efficiency of strikes on designated targets as the situation requires.
A Russian artillery commander, identified by the call sign Fish, was quoted as saying the crew’s main aim is to receive signals quickly, aim with precision, and engage the chosen targets without delay, reflecting a focus on rapid response to evolving battlefield cues.
Earlier in the conflict, the Russian defense ministry stated that Ukrainian forces had sustained losses in the Kupyansk direction, citing figures provided by Sergey Zybinsky, who serves as the head of the press center for the Western Forces Group of the Russian Armed Forces, regarding the incident.
There were prior statements from Russian leadership about the future development of armed forces in Russia, underscoring ongoing discussions surrounding strategic aims and modernization efforts as part of a wider effort to adapt capabilities to new operational realities.