Russian troops are increasingly using high-precision and barrage ammunition during theirOn November 8, the head of the Russian Defense Ministry, Sergei Shoigu, inspected the command post of the United Group performing tasks in Ukraine.
He listened to the report of Commander Sergei Surovikin and awarded distinguished servicemen. On this day, Russian aircraft and artillery attacked Ukrainian anti-aircraft systems and artillery positions. Experts note that such strikes have intensified recently and directly undermine the offensive capabilities of the Ukrainian forces.
Surovikin's report on the situation
On Tuesday, the Defense Minister heard a report by the commander of the group, Army General Sergei Surovikin, on the operational situation, the nature of enemy actions, and the performance of combat missions by Russian troops in various operational areas. Separately, Surovikin reported on the provision of citizens called up for mobilization with all kinds of allowances.
After that, Sergei Shoigu presented the Gold Star medals of the Hero of the Russian Federation, the Order of Courage and other state awards to Russian servicemen for their courage and heroism, the Defense Ministry said.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (right) and Commander-in-Chief of the Aerospace Forces of the Russian Federation Sergey Surovikin (left) at a meeting at the command post of the Russian group in the special operation zone
Image source: Photo: RIA Novosti/Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
On this day, the Russian armed forces continued to strike at military facilities in Ukraine.
During the day, the operational and tactical and army aviation and artillery of Russia destroyed the radar of the Ukrainian S-300 air defense system, the Buk-M1 self-propelled fire system, the AN/TPQ-64 counter-battery radar manufactured by the USA. In addition, four control points of the VFU, three ammunition depots and rocket and artillery weapons, fuel storage for military equipment, 64 artillery units in firing positions and 192 areas of concentration of troops were hit, the Russian military department reported.
Recently, Russian forces have been increasing the intensity of attacks on the positions of Ukrainian artillery and air defense systems, military expert Vladislav Shurygin told Izvestia.
"This is due to the fact that barrage ammunition of various classes and adjustable shells have been sent to the front, which allow hunting for Ukrainian artillery, key weapons systems at long range and with high efficiency," he explained. — What is called a reconnaissance and strike contour is being worked out - when we are constantly searching for targets from drones and not only, and when detected, we immediately point high—precision ammunition at them. After that, we immediately saw a lot of destroyed M777 howitzers, self-propelled artillery and anti-aircraft systems. It remains only to see the burning long-range HIMARS.
The Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Sergei Shoigu, awards a serviceman at the command post of the Russian group in the special operation zone
Image source: Photo: RIA Novosti/Press Service of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
Such strikes seriously affect the offensive capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the expert added.
— It is becoming increasingly difficult to assemble a group for the attack on Kherson in the conditions of such losses. Ukraine receives weapons exclusively from abroad, its own is almost over. And deliveries do not come in a continuous stream, they come in waves, as it were. And if one wave is destroyed before the other one arrives, serious problems arise," Vladislav Shurygin concluded.
Special operation news: Su-25 shot down near Ugledar
Russian units in the SVO zone continue to hold defensive lines in different areas.
— In the Kupyansk direction, as a result of the active actions of Russian troops and artillery fire, an attack of a motorized infantry battalion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, reinforced with tanks, was repelled in the direction of the settlement of Kuzemovka of the Luhansk People's Republic, — said the official representative of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov.
Army aviation strikes hit two company tactical groups of the VFU, which were advancing to attack in the areas of the settlements of Berestovoye in the Kharkiv region and Novoselovskoye in the LPR. During the day, Ukrainian formations lost more than 160 servicemen killed and wounded here, two tanks, three infantry fighting vehicles and two cars.
In the Krasnolimansk direction, an offensive attempt by two battalion tactical groups of the VFU was thwarted, their losses were over 100 servicemen, three tanks, five armored combat vehicles, one MT—LB, two pickups and two cars.
In the South Donetsk direction, Ukrainian formations tried to counterattack twice, were stopped and dispersed. According to the Defense Ministry, about 90 Ukrainian servicemen, five armored combat vehicles, one MT-LB and two pickups were destroyed.
Multi-purpose fighter Su-35 of the Russian Aerospace Forces
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In the Mykolaiv-Krivoy Rog direction, Russian units stopped nine attempts to infiltrate the sabotage and reconnaissance groups of the VFU into the rear areas of defense. At the same time, more than 50 servicemen and nationalists, seven armored combat vehicles and 10 cars were destroyed, the military department said.
During the day, the operational-tactical and army aviation, missile troops and artillery of Russia hit four control points of the VFU, three ammunition depots and rocket and artillery weapons, fuel storage for military equipment, the radar of the Ukrainian S-300 air defense system, the Buk-M1 self-propelled firing system, the AN/TPQ-64 counter-battery radar manufactured by the USA, 64 artillery units in firing positions and 192 areas of concentration of troops.
During the counter-battery struggle, three VFU artillery platoons were hit. Fighter aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces shot down a Mi-24 helicopter of the Ukrainian Air Force near the settlement of Novovoskresenskoye, Kherson region, the ministry said.
The air defense forces shot down seven UAVs, 17 rockets of HIMARS and Alder multiple rocket launchers in the areas of the settlements of Gruzsko-Lomovka in the DPR, Antonovka, Chernobayevka, Krynki and Maslovka of the Kherson region. A Su-25 aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force was also shot down near the village of Ugledar in the DPR.
In total, since the beginning of the special military operation, 332 aircraft, 171 helicopters, 2465 unmanned aerial vehicles, 388 anti-aircraft missile systems, 6448 tanks and other armored combat vehicles, 884 multiple rocket launchers, 3563 field artillery and mortar guns, as well as 7127 units of special military vehicles have been destroyed, Igor Konashenkov listed.
In fierce battles
The Russian Defense Ministry told about the servicemen who showed courage and dedication during the fighting.
The calculation of the anti-aircraft missile system of Private Nikita Evdoshchenko covered the Russian battalion tactical group (BTG) from an air attack. The positions of Russian servicemen were under fire. Reflecting the attacks, Nikita noticed an attack drone, which as a result was destroyed on approach to the BTG facilities, the department said.
The calculation of the combat vehicle of Senior Lieutenant Stanislav Dubinin suppressed the VFU objects with fire. The servicemen destroyed three platoons of howitzers and up to 30 militants. The losses suffered forced the Ukrainian formations to withdraw deep into their defenses.
Photo: TASS/Press Service of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
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Advancing on a tank deep into the defense of the VFU, Lieutenant Ismail Magomedov discovered a group of militants, immediately attacked and destroyed them. Then Magomedov and his platoon fortified themselves in a given area for a subsequent offensive. At that moment, the positions of the unit were fired from mortars. The officer promptly withdrew his platoon from under fire, but was seriously wounded in the arm. He gave himself first aid on his own and continued the offensive, as a result of which the settlement was liberated.
For the courage and heroism shown during the special military operation, Guard Lieutenant Ismail Magomedov was awarded the Order of Courage, the Defense Ministry said.
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