Operators of the UAV unit from the 3rd Battalion of Ukraine's Brigade have successfully struck russian BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system. Footage of the operation was released on the brigade's channel on January 30.
According to the unit, russian forces attempted to conceal the Grad system deep in their rear area by positioning the launcher inside a forested area. Such tactics are commonly used to reduce the risk of detection by Ukrainian reconnaissance and to protect high-value artillery systems from counter-battery fire and drone strikes.
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Despite these measures, Ukrainian aerial reconnaissance drones detected the launcher's position. Once the target was confirmed, an attack drone was promptly dispatched to engage the Grad system, demonstrating rapid sensor-to-shooter coordination within Ukrainian unmanned units.
The strike drone successfully hit the multiple launch rocket system, while a separate Ukrainian UAV recorded the impact and confirmed the damage. This dual-drone approach, combining strike and battle damage assessment, has become standard practice for Ukrainian forces conducting precision drone attacks.
BM-21 Grad system remains one of the most widely used russian artillery systems, capable of delivering area saturation fire against military positions and civilian infrastructure alike. Neutralizing such systems, even temporarily, reduces the intensity of russian rocket artillery strikes along the front.
As Defense Express previously reported, Ukrainian drone operators from the 1st Battalion of the 59th Brigade have struck russian TOS-1A Solntsepyok heavy flamethrower system.
Footage of the operation was published by the battalion on January 29, showcasing another successful engagement against a high-value russian asset.
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