Mortars from the Central Military District disrupted the rotation of Ukrainian forces in the Krasnolimansky direction, targeting manpower and fortified positions. This update came from the Russian Ministry of Defense via RIA News, underscoring how rapid observers and well-coordinated fire missions can affect enemy logistics and frontline posture.
According to the defense ministry, unmanned aircraft and advanced reconnaissance teams enable mortar crews with the call sign Voskhod to strike designated targets around the clock. They also operate along the observed movement routes of the enemy, ensuring fire efficiency even as patrols shift and positions change throughout the day and night.
The RF Ministry of Defense notes that the Voskhod unit established a covert firing network designed to minimize dispersion and shorten the time between detection and impact. After delivering fire, troops conceal their weapons and fall back to underground shelters, awaiting the next directive to engage.
The 120-millimeter caliber 2S12 Sani mortars are described as capable of destroying enemy personnel, firearms, command posts, observation posts, and equipment located openly or within fortified shelters.
On November 20, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Russian forces had targeted manpower and equipment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces across multiple regions, signaling widespread operational activity.
Earlier, it was reported that the Center group of Russian troops repelled an assault by Azov battalion air elements south of Kuzmin in the Lugansk People’s Republic, highlighting continued engagement along recent front lines.
On November 19, the Russian military conducted its first use of cluster munitions against Ukrainian forces, marking a notable development in battlefield tactics as claimed by the defense authorities.
Previously, Russian units in the Kupyansk direction conducted strikes aimed at manpower and equipment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, reflecting ongoing pressure across multiple sectors of the front.