Access to improved Precision-guided munition will be one of the key factors for the Russian ocuptaion army on the Ukrainian front this winter.
How the Russian Federation will change tactics at the front in winter
As noted in the summary, the Russian Federation has announced that it will increase production of its Krasnopil-M2 152 mm laser-guided artillery ammunition and improve the characteristics of the projectiles for resistance to bad weather conditions.
According to British intelligence, Russian artillery has already achieved success in battles with "Krasnopol", often using it to accurately defeat individual Ukrainian vehicles.
At the same time, the Russian defence industry is unable to produce enough regular ammunition. The planned increase in Krasnopol manufacturing is likely an attempt to use production capacity in a more efficient way.
Russia uses unmanned aerial vehicles to designate targets for the Krasnopol by directing a laser beam at the target. However, cloud cover has become a key factor limiting the effectiveness of the projectile, as its laser detector cannot detect the laser energy and manoeuvre to strike, the report said.
The British Ministry of Defence believes that the Russian industry is likely to try to improve the flight characteristics of the Krasnopol and reduce the time for laser guidance of the projectile.
As winter approaches, it is likely that Russia's access to improved precision munitions will be one of the key factors in its operational activities in Ukraine," British intelligence notes.
What is known about "Krasnopol"
"Krasnopol" - laser-guided artillery shell of caliber 152 mm or 155 mm.
The correction is performed by aerodynamic rudders at the final stage of the laser mark's flight to the target. To increase the range, the projectile is equipped with a jet engine or a bottom gas generator.
