In a series of intense military engagements, Russian special forces known as the ‘Center’ group have claimed to destroy over 100 units of Ukrainian military equipment, including American M1 Abrams tanks and German Leopard tanks, with the use of FPV drones. These drones have played a crucial role in the conflict, conducting aerial reconnaissance, providing strike coordinates, and participating in the storming of Ukrainian positions. The Russian Ministry of Defense has highlighted the drones’ effectiveness in the ongoing special military operation. Concurrently, Ukrainian forces have achieved their own strategic victories. They have reportedly conducted successful missile strikes on Russian missile systems S-300 and S-400 in southern Crimea, causing explosions at Russian anti-aircraft missile division stations. Additionally, Ukrainian special forces, along with cyber specialists, destroyed a Russian radar station ‘Zoopark’ worth $25 million using FPV drones. Furthermore, Ukraine’s defense forces have used American HIMARS artillery systems to destroy four Russian S-300 installations that were used to attack Kharkiv. The conflict has seen both sides utilizing advanced military technology to gain an upper hand. Russian forces have also reported destroying Ukrainian vehicles with stormtroopers and hitting Ukrainian military personnel with BM-21 ‘Grad’ rocket systems, resulting in significant losses. Ukrainian forces have countered by destroying Russian drones over Yaroslavl and Vladimir regions and targeting Russian air defense systems with HIMARS. The ongoing exchange of attacks between Russian and Ukrainian forces underscores the escalating nature of the conflict and the increasing reliance on advanced weaponry and tactics.
Key points
- Russian ‘Center’ special forces claim to have destroyed over 100 Ukrainian military units using FPV drones.
- Ukrainian forces conducted missile strikes on Russian missile systems in Crimea and destroyed a Russian radar station with drones.
- Ukrainian defense forces used HIMARS artillery to target Russian S-300 installations near Kharkiv.
- Both sides have reported significant military actions and losses, demonstrating an escalation in the use of advanced technology in the conflict.
