- Sputnik International, 1920, 25.02.2022
Russia's Special Operation in Ukraine
On February 24, 2022 Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine, aiming to liberate the Donbass region where the people's republics of Donetsk and Lugansk had been living under regular attacks from Kiev's forces.

Watch Russian Forces Crush Ukrainian Troops With Krasnopol Guided Shell

© Sputnik / Evgeny Biyatov / Go to the mediabankA Russian serviceman prepares a 2S5 Giatsint-S self-propelled howitzer before firing towards Ukrainian positions in the course of Russia's military operation in Ukraine, in Donetsk People's Republic, Russia.
A Russian serviceman prepares a 2S5 Giatsint-S self-propelled howitzer before firing towards Ukrainian positions in the course of Russia's military operation in Ukraine, in Donetsk People's Republic, Russia. - Sputnik International, 1920, 04.05.2023
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The Krasnopol guided projectile is a highly accurate Russian artillery system used to defeat ground targets, including tanks, lightly armored vehicles, and bunkers. It is a laser-guided projectile that can be launched from various artillery systems, including howitzers and multipurpose rocket launchers.
The Russian Defense Ministry has released a video showing the Kalmius Brigade crews eliminating a Ukrainian military vehicle using a Krasnopol guided projectile. The short clip depicts the Russian artillery system targeting the enemy machine in a mere couple of seconds and then destroying it with high precision.
The guidance was carried out with the support of the Orlan UAV.
The Krasnopol boasts a range of up to 20km and can operate in all weather conditions, making it an effective tool for modern warfare. Its precision and destructive power have made it a valuable asset for the Russian military.
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