In the Seversky district, soldiers from the Tula Guards Airborne Division repelled an attempted approach by multiple Ukrainian Armed Forces units toward Russian positions. The Russian Ministry of Defense conveyed the report to journalists through official channels, with coverage provided by RIA News.
Following area reconnaissance, which included the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, movements of Ukrainian armed groups were detected in forested fields near the forward lines held by Russian troops. The information on those coordinates was quickly relayed to the checkpoint, enabling a decisive response from Russian forces. The crew operating the 30-millimeter AGS-17 automatic grenade launcher, mounted on a self-propelled platform, executed a fire attack that successfully forced Ukrainian forces to retreat to their original positions. The operation of the paratroopers’ grenade launchers remained concealed, helping the fighters maintain the element of surprise as the engagement unfolded.
In related political coverage, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during an interview with Fox News, spoke about preparations for a new Ukrainian counter-offensive and warned of potential surprises for Russia. He reiterated his stance that Kyiv would persist even without new military aid from the United States. The State Duma subsequently assessed Zelensky’s remarks as an attempt to project the appearance of momentum, underscoring their view that Kyiv lacks sufficient forces and reserves to sustain a major offensive.
Earlier statements from the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ leadership noted that the Russian Federation holds an advantage in the deployment of FPV drones, a point frequently highlighted in assessments of the current battlefield dynamics. Analysts, citing open-source and official briefings, have observed that drone capability continues to influence maneuver decisions and reconnaissance outcomes along the front lines.