Ukrainian border guard pilots from the Phoenix unit have located and destroyed two additional Type-63 multiple rocket launch systems used by russian forces. The unit published footage of the strikes on social media, confirming yet another successful operation against enemy firepower.
According to the Phoenix operators, the systems were detected during reconnaissance flights over frontline areas where russian forces continue to rely heavily on foreign-supplied equipment. Once identified, the launchers were swiftly targeted and eliminated by Ukrainian strike drones.
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Russian troops are increasingly dependent on military assistance from North Korea, which provides not only ammunition and personnel but also additional means of firepower, including Type-63 MLRS. These systems, despite their age, remain a dangerous tool when deployed near Ukrainian positions. However, coordinated reconnaissance and strike operations by Ukrainian forces are steadily degrading their effectiveness.
The success of the Phoenix unit resulted from close cooperation between reconnaissance UAVs and strike drones, a tactic that continues to deliver precise and timely hits on enemy assets. Operators noted that situational awareness and rapid communication allowed them to track and destroy the launchers before they could be repositioned.
In addition to targeting North Korean-supplied weaponry, the Phoenix operators continue to strike russian infantry assault groups and other vehicles moving toward the front line. Drone crews highlight that russian troops increasingly attempt to hide in basements or abandoned structures to avoid aerial surveillance.
Nevertheless, not all such attempts succeed. The Phoenix unit reports multiple cases where concealed infantry groups were detected through thermal imaging or persistent drone monitoring. Quick reaction strikes prevent these groups from advancing or regrouping.
As Defense Express previously reported, Ukraine's State Border Guard Service has received a second DITA wheeled self-propelled howitzer from its Czech partners, a system that has already proven itself in combat as a precise, highly mobile fire platform.
The delivery marks a continued deepening of defense cooperation between Kyiv and Prague amid ongoing frontline demands for rapid, survivable artillery.
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