In late January, Russian forces attempted mechanized assaults on Ukrainian positions in the Novopavlivka and Dobropillia directions. The attacks were repelled by crews of the Heavy Strike UAV Unit Lasar’s Group (NGU), together with adjacent units. The assaults occurred within the areas of responsibility of the 1st NGU Corps “Azov” and the 9th Army Corps of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. Reconnaissance detected enemy movement toward Ukrainian positions, after which Lasar’s Group heavy bomber drones engaged the targets. As a result, two tanks were destroyed and another was damaged. Drone strikes also wounded two enemy soldiers. The operation was conducted jointly with Azov Corps units and other Defense Forces elements using FPV drones and artillery.
