The Ukrainian Special Operations Forces detected a russian R-330 Zhitel electronic warfare system, transmitted its coordinates to missile and artillery units, after which it was destroyed by a HIMARS missile strike with the crew.
Two fsb informants were detained in Sloviansk, Donetsk region, who were trying to obtain intelligence on Ukrainian air defense systems, HIMARS deployment locations, and weaknesses in the city's defense for potential russian attacks.
The operational situation in the east and south of Ukraine remains difficult: 79 combat engagements took place, the enemy launched 5 missile and 91 air strikes against both Ukrainian military positions and civilian settlements. According to published reports, Avdiivka and Novopavlivka remain the hottest areas.
Two Ukrainian HIMARS missiles hit Russian soldiers preparing for an award ceremony, killing 19 and wounding 12. This was reported by Russian media.
Ukraine's Armed Forces reportedly killed about 60 Russian soldiers with Himalayan MANPADS at an enemy training ground near Volnovakha, Donetsk region.
Ukrainian Special Forces destroyed a mobile launcher and storage containers for russian Zala and Lantset drones spotted in the southern direction.
The Pentagon continues to supply military equipment and ammunition to Ukraine using previously allocated funds and existing contracts, but needs additional funding from Congress to provide new assistance.
Ukraine expects to receive aircraft and long-range weapons with a radius of more than 300 kilometers in the next military aid packages.
In the south, Ukrainian Special Forces struck with Grad ATGMs, destroying an enemy BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launcher system and an ammunition depot.
