Vadim Astafiev

military

Vadim Astatyev is identified as the head of the press center for the 'Southern' military grouping, reporting on combat operations and losses inflicted on Ukrainian forces. He claimed destruction of multiple drone command points, armored vehicles, and enemy positions across several regions including Kramatorsk, Slavyansk, and Donetsk. His statements focus on offensive actions, clearing urban areas, and targeting communications infrastructure.

Events

• Russia says it shot down 1,297 Ukrainian Drones

Recent coverage

• Southern grouping in one day hit more than 120 enemy UAVs of the drone type — Вести
• Southern formation destroyed 47 UAV command points of Ukrainian Armed Forces in a day — Интерфакс
• Air defense means of the Southern grouping downed more than 150 Ukrainian drones in a day — Вести
• Pro-Russian Group 'Southern' Claims Ukrainian Forces Lost 30 Bunkers and Shelters — Интерфакс