Russian Defence Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu inspects the advanced command post of Vostok Group of Forces in South Donetsk direction on a working visit to the special military operation zone
25.10.2023
Russian Defence Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu inspects the advanced command post of Vostok Group of Forces in South Donetsk direction on a working visit to the special military operation zone.
At the command post, the head of the Russian Defence Ministry received reports from the Group Commander and HQ officers on the current situation, the nature of the enemy's actions, and the fulfilment by the Russian troops of combat tasks in the main tactical areas.
Commander of the Vostok Group Lieutenant General Andrey Kuzmenko reported on the implementation of the Russian Defence Minister's instructions to create regular UAV units within subordinate troops, staff them with qualified specialists, and equip all units with unmanned aerial systems for strike and reconnaissance, including FPV drones.
In addition, the Group's Commander reported to the head of the military department on the specifics of the tactics used by the Group's assault detachments in cooperation with reconnaissance and fire systems in combat missions to seize AFU strongholds by assault groups.
During the meeting at the Group's command post, the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation received reports from the chiefs of arms and services on issues relating to the organisation of counter-battery warfare.
The Russian Minister of Defence heard separate reports from the heads of the relevant services on the readiness of the Group for winter operations, as well as the availability of heating stoves and methods for keeping military personnel warm.
Sergei Shoigu brought to the notice of the Commander and leaders the importance of promptly and adequately supplying all Group personnel with new winter clothes and creating an on-hand reserve of insulated footwear and winter uniforms.
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