Ukrainian HIMARS precision-guided missiles struck a Russian tactical headquarters in Zaporizhzhia region, followed by FPV drone attacks targeting survivors.
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Ukraine successfully hit a Russian combat unit's command center in Zaporizhzhia with HIMARS missiles, followed by FPV drone attacks
Three Russian officers were eliminated in a precision strike operation in Zaporizhzhia region.
Five Russian vehicles were destroyed in the strikes.
The operation involved HUR, SBU, Unmanned Systems Forces, and Tavria Group of Forces.
Defence Intelligence of Ukraine staged the death of Denis Kapustin, commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps, through a multi-stage special operation involving drone strikes on a minibus
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