Ukrainian forces disrupt Russian advances with drone strikes
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine released a recording showing successful attacks on the equipment of advancing Russian forces. In coordination with units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, they managed to eliminate significant enemy forces "in one of the most intense sections of the front" within a short period.
The recording showed the destruction of 10 different Russian vehicles. This included two tanks, three howitzers, a BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launcher, a self-propelled artillery unit, two armoured vehicles, and a supply truck.
Ukrainian Border Guard eliminates Russian equipment
"In the Pokrovske direction, the border guard maintains defence and destroys the enemy in one of the hottest areas of the front," was stated in a brief communiqué.
The material confirms that drones play a crucial role in the actions of the Ukrainian Border Guard. They have become a symbol of the ongoing conflict, as they are used extensively by both sides.
It's not just about the small FPV drones operating as kamikaze weapons but also slightly larger unmanned aerial vehicles capable of dropping grenade or mine charges on attacked targets from the air. For example, "Baba Yaga" drones, which can carry about 20 kg of cargo.
The deteriorating state of Russian artillery
Among the visible Russian losses, those related to artillery systems are particularly noteworthy. According to Ukrainian military officials and many analysts, the recent Russian movements confirm that their problems with this type of equipment are growing. The destroyed equipment is increasingly difficult to replace with additional units from storage, leading to reinforcements from North Korea in the form of M1978 Koksan self-propelled guns with a calibre of 170 mm and rocket launchers with a calibre of 122 mm "disguised" as civilian trucks.
Interestingly, the latter is based on the Soviet BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launcher, whose destruction the Ukrainian Border Guard recently reported. The rockets most commonly used in them range up to 19 km.
