On one of the hottest sectors of the front line, operators of the Phoenix UAV unit from the State Border Guard Service successfully destroyed multiple pieces of russian heavy equipment, continuing systematic efforts to weaken the enemy's offensive capabilities.
The most notable target was the BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system, which was moving with a full load of ammunition toward its firing position. The russian forces often use shoot-and-scoot tactics with such systems, conducting rapid strikes before immediately relocating to avoid counterfire.
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However, in this case the maneuver failed. Ukrainian drone operators tracked the Grad and delivered precise strikes, eliminating both the launcher and its crew. Objective control confirmed the total destruction of the system, preventing it from carrying out an attack.
In addition, another significant target fell victim to the Phoenix operators, the 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer. When russian forces attempted to move the vehicle under the cover of dusk, hoping to reposition artillery for continued shelling, the drone strike stopped it in its tracks.
The unit also inflicted serious damage on three russian tanks, the BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle, and another armored combat vehicle. These losses deprive the russian military of key offensive tools needed to support assault operations in the area.
Such results highlight the growing effectiveness of Ukraine's unmanned systems against traditional heavy equipment. By neutralizing artillery, multiple rocket launchers, and armored vehicles, the UAV operators drastically reduce the enemy's ability to maintain fire superiority on the battlefield.
For frontline defenders, the removal of russian heavy weapons means fewer shelling attacks and reduced pressure from armored assaults. Each destroyed unit translates into greater safety and more maneuvering space for Ukrainian troops.
The State Border Guard Service emphasized that wherever its UAV operators are deployed, russian equipment will not survive. The continued integration of drones into frontline operations reflects Ukraine's shift toward a high-tech defense strategy, where precision strikes disrupt the enemy's advances before they can materialize.
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