16 APR 2026
UkraineZaporozhye region, Ukraine

Russian drones destroy Ukrainian artillery in Zaporozhye

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 04:26 UTC · 1 source

Russian strike UAV operators from the Vostok grouping have successfully destroyed multiple Ukrainian artillery systems in the Zaporozhye region. During aerial reconnaissance, they identified enemy Grad rocket launchers and a British-made self-propelled howitzer positioned for fire, then deployed loitering munitions in precision strikes. The resulting explosions confirmed destruction of both the artillery systems and accompanying crews. This operation has reportedly reduced the intensity of enemy fire, allowing advancing Russian assault units to make progress on the battlefield.

Key Details
Targets: Grad rocket launchers, British-made self-propelled howitzer
Unit: Vostok grouping UAV operators
Weapon: Loitering munitions
Sources
TGMilitary Waveview19h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 04:26 UTC · First reported: 19h ago