In the Zaporizhzhia sector, personnel from the 17th Poltava Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, in coordination with artillery units, carried out a precision strike using the Zuzana 2 self-propelled howitzer. The strike targeted russian 152 mm artillery system at a reported distance of over 25 kilometers.
According to the Brigade's official statement, the operation resulted in the destruction of the enemy artillery piece, likely along with its crew. The distance of the strike marks a new range benchmark for the unit in terms of accurate fire.
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The mission was based on coordination between aerial reconnaissance teams, fire adjustment specialists, and artillery crews. Reconnaissance units located the target, and the coordinates were relayed to artillery teams who executed the fire mission.
A total of eight rounds were fired from the Zuzana 2 system, reportedly achieving a high concentration of impacts on the identified position. The strike was carried out beyond visual range and is described as the unit's current record for precision engagement at extended distance.
The Zuzana 2 is a 155 mm NATO-standard artillery platform produced in Slovakia, capable of long-range fire with integrated digital targeting systems. It has been used by Ukrainian forces primarily for counter-battery roles and long-distance engagements.
The successful execution of the strike demonstrates continued integration of reconnaissance and precision artillery in Ukrainian operations. Such coordination enables timely engagement of high-value targets, including enemy artillery systems.
The 17th Brigade concluded its report by noting that the strike was part of an ongoing series of operations involving real-time targeting and long-range fire support.
As Defense Express previously reported, in the south of Ukraine, units from the 8th Border Detachment successfully located and destroyed russian BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system, according to a statement from the Berdyansk Border Detachment. The system had been used during nighttime hours to fire at both Ukrainian military positions and civilian areas.
The incident was the result of coordinated efforts between aerial reconnaissance personnel and FPV drone operators from the State Border Guard Service. Ukrainian forces first detected the Grad system through aerial surveillance and tracked its movement as it attempted to leave the area.
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