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Ukrainian Special Forces annihilate Russian artillery system in single strike

Ukrainian Special Forces annihilate Russian artillery system in single strike Photo: SOF fighters opened fire on the Russian artillery system Akatsiya (Getty Images)
Author: Liliana Oleniak

In the south, Ukrainian troops destroyed the Russian 2S3 Akatsiya artillery installation. After it was discovered by Special Operations Forces (SOF) fighters, one strike was enough for the Armed Forces of Ukraine to turn it into scrap metal, the Special Operations Forces (SOF) reports.

"Operators of the 73rd Maritime Center of the SOF in the southern operational direction discovered and identified a camouflaged enemy self-propelled artillery installation 2S3 Akatsiya, the message reads.

Having discovered the weapon, the soldiers of the SSO quickly transferred the coordinates to one of the artillery units of the Defense Forces and adjusted the fire.

"The enemy's equipment was completely destroyed by an accurate shot," the SOF states.

Losses of the Russian Federation in Ukraine

Russia's losses in the war in Ukraine as of the morning of Tuesday, November 28, are 860 occupiers, the total number of losses of the Russian army since the beginning of the invasion is 326,440 troops. In addition, the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed three tanks and three APVs.

At the same time, during the past week, from November 20 to 26, the Ukrainian military eliminated 6,260 Russian soldiers. Also, the Ukrainian Armed Forces managed to destroy 146 UAVs, 130 artillery systems, and 78 tanks.