UkraineZaporozhye region, Ukraine
Russian artillery destroys Ukrainian strongholds in Zaporozhye
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 13:44 UTC · 1 source
In Ukraine's Zaporozhye region, Russian drone units from the 'Vostok' group identified camouflaged Ukrainian defensive positions through aerial reconnaissance. The coordinates were relayed to artillery crews, who used 122mm D-30 howitzers to deliver precise strikes on the strongholds. The strikes reportedly destroyed the defensive structures and eliminated the Ukrainian personnel inside, facilitating the advance of Russian assault units in the area.
Key Details
Weapon used: 122mm D-30 howitzers
Unit involved: Russian 'Vostok' group
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Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 13:44 UTC · First reported: 9h ago