The Russian army is increasing the use of FPV drones. In particular, the occupiers used 234 FPV drones in three regions of Ukraine, increasing their number by almost 40% this day compared to the previous one, according to the Ukrainian Defence Forces South.
"Continuing the terror of the civilian population in the frontline regions of Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhya and Kherson regions, the enemy used 234 FPV drones, increasing their number by almost 40% compared to the previous day," the command said.
The Russian army also used 13 Lancet strike UAVs and dropped 269 fragmentation munitions from UAVs of various modifications.
"And there is a steady trend towards an increase of at least 15% daily. However, our electronic warfare systems are working quite well against them. Nevertheless, three civilians were wounded as a result of the use of drones and explosive munitions," it added.
During the combat day, the occupiers carried out precision missile attacks on Mykolayiv Region with cruise missiles in the evening and ballistic missiles at night.
In addition, the enemy fired at open territory outside settlements. There were no casualties.
The enemy tried to support its assault units during the attacks with air strikes involving nine guided bombs and unguided aerial missiles in the Orikhiv sector.
Defence Forces South say Russia increased use of FPV drones by almost 40%
The Russian army has also increased the number of Lancet UAVs, but they are being countered by electronic warfare.
The Russian army is increasing the use of FPV drones. In particular, the occupiers used 234 FPV drones in three regions of Ukraine, increasing their number by almost 40% this day compared to the previous one, according to the Ukrainian Defence Forces South.
"Continuing the terror of the civilian population in the frontline regions of Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhya and Kherson regions, the enemy used 234 FPV drones, increasing their number by almost 40% compared to the previous day," the command said.
The Russian army also used 13 Lancet strike UAVs and dropped 269 fragmentation munitions from UAVs of various modifications.
"And there is a steady trend towards an increase of at least 15% daily. However, our electronic warfare systems are working quite well against them. Nevertheless, three civilians were wounded as a result of the use of drones and explosive munitions," it added.
During the combat day, the occupiers carried out precision missile attacks on Mykolayiv Region with cruise missiles in the evening and ballistic missiles at night.
In addition, the enemy fired at open territory outside the settlements.
"Also, after a long break, they used two guided aerial bombs in Kherson Region. As a result of the air strike on Tokarivka, a shop and a private house were damaged. There were no civilian casualties," the command noted.