Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov conducted an inspection visit to the area where the troops of the 'Center' group, which is taking part in the military operation in Ukraine, are located. According to a statement from the Defense Ministry, Belousov carried out inspections at the group's command center.
During the visit, the commander of the 'Center' group, General Valery Solodchuk, gave Minister Belousov a detailed briefing on the current situation and enemy activities in the area of responsibility. Solodchuk reported that the troops are successfully carrying out combat missions on the contact line.
The general also stated that the unmanned aerial vehicle units have been fully formed and equipped. The official in charge of the unmanned systems unit announced that the unit has been integrated into the data analytics system since May 2025. Thanks to this integration, data on the use of different unmanned systems can be automatically collected and analyzed. It was emphasized that the system is being continuously improved.
Minister Belousov requested that feedback from soldiers regarding the unmanned aerial systems be conveyed directly to him, saying, 'This is important to me.'
In the final part of the inspection, Belousov awarded medals to Russian soldiers who demonstrated outstanding success in combat missions.