Ukrainian precision strikes devastate Russian 810th Brigade
Ukrainians utilised GMLRS rockets from M142 HIMARS systems in an attack on Russian soldiers from the 810th Brigade in Ivanovskoye, located in the Kursk region. We explore what the Ukrainians employed and why they are determinedly targeting Russian soldiers from the 810th Brigade.
The Ukrainians launched a missile strike on soldiers from the 810th Brigade stationed in the city of Ivanovskoye, about 69 kilometres from Sudzha. The Ukrainians are systematically attempting to decimate the Russian 810th Brigade, whose soldiers have recently boasted about executing Ukrainian prisoners, among other acts.
The footage below illustrates the strike's impact on buildings used as barracks. Reports from Russian channels on Telegram mention a substantial number of casualties. This is corroborated by Russians who survived the attack solely because they were in the building's basement.
GMLRS missiles — A precise blow to Russians from the USA
The Russians were struck by GMLRS rockets with a range of about 80 kilometres. Based on the destruction, the Ukrainians likely used more of the M31A1/A2 variants, featuring a 90-kilogram conventional high-explosive warhead.
Each warhead contains around 23 kilograms of explosives, and the fuse can operate in several modes. In the Ivanovskoye attack, the delayed detonation mode was probably employed, allowing the rockets to penetrate the building's ceiling and explode within.
Each rocket is equipped with inertial and satellite navigation systems, enabling it to reach the target with an accuracy of less than 4 metres. It is worth mentioning that Russians have learned to disrupt GPS, but at distances around 80 kilometres, the accumulated navigation error over time remains relatively minor.
Furthermore, a deviation of a few metres in the case of a GMLRS rocket warhead is not yet an issue as it can be with M982 Excalibur artillery shells. Notably, the GMLRS rocket warhead contains about 23 kilograms of explosives, whereas the Excalibur contains only approximately 5 kilograms. Consequently, the Russian barracks in Ivanovskoye were mostly obliterated.
