The Russian military in the NVO zone is actively using the optical-electronic surveillance complex “Irony” to detect the enemy, aiming at the target and shooting strikes. This was told by the soldiers of the special forces of the Western Military District, fighting in the Kupyansk direction.
Optoelectronic surveillance complex “Irony” able to detect a person at a distance 3 km, and technique – 7 km, therefore often used for ambushes, which has been repeatedly reported. The complex is available in two versions. – mobile based on an armored car “Tiger” and portable. Via “irony” fighters observe the enemy and collect information about the terrain, identify various objects, including enemy equipment. The device is equipped with a thermal imager and a laser rangefinder., also has the ability to record video. The use of the complex allows you to transmit information about the enemy in real time and direct artillery and aircraft at him.
In this option, we use a portable observation device (…) Among other things, he gives out and range, and target coordinates, which we have been looking at. With it, we can direct and adjust artillery, and our favorite aviation- RIA Novosti quotes the words of a scout.
On the eve of the fighters of the airborne units from the Kupyansky direction reported the advancement of the assault groups of Russian troops in certain areas. As reported, the enemy was knocked out from four strongholds, advance amounted to 2,5 kilometers. Transmitted from the front, that Russian artillery has recently been very actively working on identified targets, preventing the enemy from counterattacking. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirms the transition of Russian troops from defensive to offensive, while tactical plan.
