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Russia's Special Operation in Ukraine
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched its special military operation in Ukraine, aiming to liberate and defend the inhabitants of the Donbass region, where people have been suffering from a blockade and regular attacks by the Kiev regime's forces since 2014.

Leopard vs. Krasnopol-M2: Russia's Guided Shell Destroys Top Western Armor

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Leopard vs. Krasnopol-M2: Russia's Guided Shell Destroys Top Western Armor
"Each fire task effectively accomplished using the Krasnopol-M2 complex to be important for achieving victory," a spokesperson of High Precision Systems — part of Russia's Rostec corporation — told Sputnik.
During the special military operation in Ukraine, the Russian shells have been successfully destroying heavily protected targets like German Leopard or US Abrams tanks, the official emphasized.
Key features of Krasnopol-M2:
Caliber: 152/155 mm.
Type: Cannon-launched, laser-guided artillery system.
Guidance: Semi-active laser homing + aerodynamic rudders for in-flight correction.
Targets: Command posts, UAV control points, artillery, armored vehicles, fortified positions.
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