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Ukrainian artillery and strike drones dismantle Russian battalion on Orikhiv flank
Overview
In the Orikhiv direction, Ukrainian forces launched a devastating counter-battery barrage and fixed-wing strike drone operation, completely eliminating a Russian artillery battalion. The strikes destroyed self-propelled guns, a howitzer, a T-55 tank, a soldier operating base, and numerous towed artillery pieces. This loss of Russian fire support enabled Ukrainian troops to cut off Russian infiltrators in Chervona Krinitsia and recapture the town of Hirke, marking an evolution in modernized Ukrainian artillery tactics integrating long-range strike drones.
Key points
- Ukrainian forces destroyed an entire Russian artillery battalion on the eastern flank of Orikhiv through counter-battery fire and strike drones.
- Specific losses included self-propelled artillery, a howitzer, at least 11 towed artillery pieces, a T-55 tank, and a Russian troop operating base.
- The silencing of Russian artillery allowed Ukrainian forces to cut off Russian soldiers in Chervona Krinitsia and recapture the town of Hirke.
- Ukrainian artillery brigades are increasingly integrating fixed-wing strike drones to enhance precision and range in counter-battery operations.