Russia’s defense forces have taken delivery of additional Krasnopol-M2 precision-guided artillery shells, marking a continued investment in advanced munitions amid the high-intensity fighting in Ukraine. The shells, supplied by Rostec’s High Precision Systems, are part of Moscow’s strategy to enhance precision strike capability, reduce ammunition expenditure, and improve survivability against Ukrainian counter-battery fire and electronic disruption.
TASS reported that multiple batches have reached frontline units, highlighting a deliberate shift toward high-accuracy artillery. Rostec’s arms cluster chief, Bekhan Ozdoyev, noted that such precision rounds are “urgently needed” to sustain effective operations.
The Krasnopol-M2, produced by KBP, is a 152 mm laser-guided projectile designed for semi-active homing in its terminal flight phase. Its use in Ukraine—enabled by UAV and forward observer target illumination—has strengthened Russia’s ability to conduct coordinated precision strikes while maintaining “shoot-and-scoot” mobility. Compatibility with a wide range of artillery systems, from legacy 2S3 Akatsiya and 2A65 Msta-B to advanced 2S19 Msta-S, 2S43 Malva, and 2A36 Giatsint-B units, signals Russia’s intent to mainstream guided artillery across its conventional firepower architecture.
