Following a tip from a reconnaissance unit known as Sparta, fighters within the South group reported success in disabling a Ukrainian radar system. DEA News confirmed the operation, noting that the UAV operator pinpointed the radar station and shared its coordinates with the crew operating the D-30 howitzer. The crew then fired high explosive fragmentation rounds, resulting in the radar position being neutralized and rendering the system inoperable.
Oleksandr Savchuk, a former head of the group’s press center, stated that reconnaissance conducted by forces from the Central group exposed movement by personnel from three Ukrainian brigades. He described Russian aviation and artillery executing coordinated strikes against those forces, detailing a multi-branch response to identified movements.
Savchuk added that the Buk-M3 anti air defense system intercepted an enemy Su-27 aircraft and disrupted two HIMARS rocket launches. In the Krasnolimansky direction, the Solntsepek flamethrower system targeted facilities used by Ukrainian troops, delivering a firm stand against recent operational activity.
Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry released video footage showing an attack on Ukrainian positions in the village of Spornoe, near Artemovsk. The footage depicts artillery and air defense elements in action while addressing ongoing engagements in the area. Observers note that such footage is part of a broader effort to document and communicate tactical movements and results from the front lines. The situation remains dynamic, with frequent changes in local dispositions and the emphasis on air defense, artillery, and long-range firepower in the ongoing combat operations.
These reported developments illustrate a pattern of layered defense and coordinated offense as Russian forces respond to Ukrainian military activity. Analysts highlight the importance of real-time reconnaissance, the role of mobile artillery teams, and the integration of air and ground assets in shaping the battlefield around Artemovsk and adjacent sectors. The overall picture shows both sides actively contesting airspace, with radar and command-and-control nodes being key targets in several recent engagements, according to open sources and military briefings from the involved parties. Attribution for these updates remains with the reporting agencies and defense ministry communications, and observers should consider the evolving nature of the information as events continue to unfold on the ground.