Reports from Russian defense sources indicate that FPV drones were employed by Russian paratroopers in operations near Artemovsk, within the Donetsk People’s Republic, to destroy several targets belonging to Ukrainian forces. The information was released by TASS, citing the Russian Ministry of Defense.
The ministry noted that two enemy observation points were located in the ruins of houses in a village situated to the northwest of Artemovsk. A separate reconnaissance result highlighted a concentration of Ukrainian troops within a nearby forested area.
According to the ministry, drone crews launched a coordinated and forceful assault using several FPV devices. The attacks targeted the shelters and fortifications composed of ruined structures and castle-like remnants, and, according to the report, left the adversary with little chance to retreat or regroup. The assessment stated that two observation points and additional groups of Ukrainian soldiers were eliminated as a result of the operation.
In parallel developments, earlier announcements indicated that Russia planned to expand the production of high-power attack unmanned aerial systems, a move that drew attention from the United States. Observers noted that Washington perceived this expansion as a significant factor in the broader regional security dynamics and the ongoing military balance.
Earlier statements in the United States highlighted Ukraine as a principal focal point for strategic threats, underscoring the complex and evolving security considerations facing the region. The discourse around aerial reconnaissance and unmanned systems reflects ongoing efforts to adapt to changing battlefield conditions and to assess the implications for both defense policies and international support frameworks.