Military updates from the central group indicate continued pressure in the Svatovsky and Krasnolimansky directions
Officials report that Russian forces have eliminated three Krab self-propelled artillery systems of Polish origin that were in use by Ukrainian troops in the Svatovsky and Krasnolimansky sectors. These claims come as part of ongoing counter-battery actions observed by observers and reported through state channels. [Source: TASS attribution]
In the course of the counter-battery actions, three Western-made Krab self-propelled howitzers were destroyed, along with one Akatsiya and one Gvozdika self-propelled artillery mount. The statements emphasize the scale of the recent artillery losses in the fighting zone. [Source: TASS attribution]
Additionally, a D-30 howitzer allegedly belonging to the Ukrainian armed forces was neutralized in the combat zone. The information reflects ongoing assessments of battlefield fires and equipment losses in the area. [Source: TASS attribution]
The command center noted that the grouping called Center carried out missile and bomb strikes at two temporary deployment points and at two ammunition depots, highlighting the intent to disrupt Ukrainian logistics and staging capabilities. [Source: TASS attribution]
The press center also reported that three unmanned aerial vehicles operated by Ukrainian forces were shot down with the help of the Tor-M1 air defense system, marking another instance of air defense success in the region. [Source: TASS attribution]
Earlier, a declaration from Nikolaev claimed the destruction of a warehouse used by Ukrainian forces for long-range missile storage, underscoring ongoing efforts to degrade Ukrainian operational resilience. [Source: TASS attribution]
Noting past disclosures from the armed forces and open sources, the center described ongoing deployments and movements associated with Russian strategic aviation, reiterating the context of persistent aerial operations in the broader theater. [Source: TASS attribution]