Winged soldiers, aided by the Zala, located antennas within the partially ruined structures.
In a recent development, the Russian Ministry of Defense has disclosed details of operations involving the 152-mm howitzer Msta-B in the Kherson region. The focus of these operations has been on artillery strikes supported by drone reconnaissance.
After additional reconnaissance and confirmation of targets, coordinates were relayed to artillery command posts. The crew of the 152-mm Msta-B then executed precise artillery strikes against identified targets, such as observation posts and strongholds of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the region.
The use of drones plays a crucial role in these operations. Drones are employed to locate and confirm targets before the artillery strikes, enhancing accuracy and effectiveness. While specific details about drone types or discoveries in this particular Kherson operation are limited, Russian forces have previously launched drones like the Geran-2 in related conflict zones for reconnaissance and strike support.
The Msta-B howitzer is part of a broader suite of 152-mm artillery systems used by Russian forces, including the Giatsint-B and Giatsint-S, which have recently been noted for their capability to strike distant targets on the outskirts of Ukrainian cities, suggesting an extended operational reach in artillery strikes.
In a separate incident, Russian paratroopers discovered a Ukrainian Armed Forces drone control point in the Kherson region. The location of the discovery was hidden in half-destroyed buildings on the right bank of the Dnieper. The discovery was made using a 'Zala' drone and the coordinates were transmitted to the artillery command post. The Russian "airborne infantry" warriors then destroyed the targeted enemy location in combat operations.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces had placed their drone control point deep in the territory controlled by them. The discovery of this control point underscores the importance of aerial reconnaissance in modern warfare.
This integration of aerial reconnaissance and artillery has been instrumental in destroying enemy observation posts and strongholds, demonstrating continued Russian tactical use of Msta-B howitzers supported by drone intelligence. The Kherson region operation is a testament to the effectiveness of this combined approach in modern conflict zones.
In light of the integration of aerial reconnaissance and artillery, finance for the acquisition and maintenance of drones, such as the 'Zala', has become crucial for the Russian industry's aerospace programs, enhancing the effectiveness of their artillery systems like the Msta-B, Giatsint-B, and Giatsint-S, in operations against targets in the Kherson region and other conflict zones. The precision and reach of these artillery strikes, supported by drone intelligence, underscore the importance of financial investments in strategic technology within the industry.
