Ukraine's Phoenix unmanned systems unit of the Pomsta Brigade has increased its strikes against russian personnel and equipment on the Toretsk direction, with operators reporting a higher level of russian vehicle activity this week.
Among the most significant targets were russian TOS-1A Solntsepyok heavy flamethrower system and Uragan multiple rocket launcher.
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However, the unit's operations extend well beyond large weapons systems. According to the report, Phoenix strike-drone operators are also targeting russian forces and equipment while they are moving or positioned in shelters, making smaller and more mobile targets part of the unit's daily workload.
Motorcycles, quad bikes, cars, and military vehicles are among the equipment being hunted by the drones. Operators detect moving targets, track them and conduct strikes, showing how mobile russian logistics and troop movements can be exposed to persistent aerial surveillance.
russian personnel are also targeted while moving between positions or attempting to remain concealed in shelters. This allows Ukrainian drones to engage troops not only when they are operating equipment, but also during movements between frontline positions.
The unit is also targeting russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups attempting to infiltrate toward Kostiantynivka. According to the report, Ukrainian drone operators can detect these groups while they are still moving toward their intended positions.
Even vehicles abandoned after troops dismount are not necessarily safe. Phoenix operators continue to monitor and strike equipment left behind by russian forces, turning abandoned transport into additional targets.
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