More drones, artillery, and 'Lightning': the enemy has increased pressure in the south

Increase in attacks in southern Ukraine

According to hvylya.net: Russian occupation forces in southern Ukraine have increased the number of attacks on the positions of Ukrainian defenders and airstrikes on populated areas of Kherson, Odesa, and Zaporizhia. The use of loitering munitions type 'Lightning' has increased the most - by more than 40%.

The spokesperson for the Southern Defense Forces, Vladyslav Voloshyn, reported this in a comment to Ukrinform.

Growth in all types of attacks

According to Voloshyn, over the past week, the enemy conducted 11% more attacks on the positions of the Defense Forces. In addition, the use of all types of weapons, particularly kamikaze drones, artillery, and shelling of populated areas has increased. The use of loitering munitions 'Lightning' has especially intensified - by 42%.

Voloshyn emphasized: 'The greatest increase has been in the use of loitering munitions type 'Lightning' - by 42%.'

Features of 'Lightning'

The spokesperson emphasized that loitering munitions 'Lightning' pose a threat due to their long flight range, which allows them to be used deep into defensive territory.

Thus, Russian troops have significantly increased shelling in the southern regions of Ukraine, especially activating the use of long-range loitering munitions.

Ukrainian defense agencies have recorded a significant increase in attacks and the use of allied weapons, particularly loitering munitions 'Lightning', in the south of the country, indicating an escalation of Russian shelling in these regions.