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Ukraine Destroys Six Russian Grad Launchers, Wiping Out Entire Rocket Battery in One Strike
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Ukrainian drone operators have destroyed a full battery of Russian BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket systems on the Pokrovsk axis, in what appears to be a coordinated strike involving multiple units.
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According to Lasar’s Group of the National Guard of Ukraine on March 19, the operation was carried out in coordination with drone and reconnaissance elements. The unit reported that six Grad systems—equivalent to a full battery—were eliminated during the strike.
The operation followed joint analytical work with the 2nd Battalion “Shchedryk” of the 411th Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment “Yastruby.” Ukrainian forces first identified the deployment area of the Russian systems before transferring targeting data to drone operators.
“After that, our comrades conducted reconnaissance of the enemy’s deployment area and provided the information to Lasar’s Group,” the unit said.
Strike drones were then deployed against the targets. According to the unit, all six BM-21 Grad systems were destroyed in precision strikes, significantly reducing Russian fire capabilities in the area.
The BM-21 Grad is a widely used Soviet-designed multiple launch rocket system capable of firing up to 40 rockets in approximately 20 seconds, with an effective range of 20 to 40 kilometers depending on the munition type. Its mobility allows crews to rapidly relocate after firing to avoid counter-battery strikes.
According to Lasar’s Group, Russian forces had attempted to conceal the systems in the area, but Ukrainian reconnaissance units were able to detect their positions. Footage released by the unit shows camouflaged launchers being targeted and destroyed.
The targeted equipment was reportedly located within the operational zone of the 7th Air Assault Corps. Russian forces have regularly used Grad systems on the Pokrovsk direction to strike Ukrainian positions, making them a priority target for counter-fire operations.
Earlier, Ukrainian Special Operations Forces carried out overnight strikes on Russian military infrastructure in occupied Crimea and the Zaporizhzhia region, hitting a missile command post, elements of an S-400 air defense system, and an ammunition depot, according to the SSO.
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