The Russian army is developing a new system for coordinating combat operations called "Eye/Thunder," according to ISW.

The Russian Ministry of Defense continues to support its own software complex for coordinating reconnaissance and strike units, "Glaz/Groza." However, Russian soldiers are still using other specialized communication systems for now.

This information was reported by RBK-Ukraine, citing a report from the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

The report referenced a segment from the state-controlled Russian TV channel "Zvezda," which showcased how Russian soldiers at the Mikhailovskaya Military Artillery Academy in St. Petersburg are being trained to use the "Glaz/Groza" software for coordinating combat operations. This system provides organized command and control for Russian units on the front lines.

However, ISW notes that Russian troops still largely rely on specialized communication systems for coordinating combat operations in Ukraine through messaging applications on social media.

"A former Russian instructor from the 'Storm-Z' unit and military blogger previously claimed that the Russian Ministry of Defense has not implemented its official 'Glaz/Groza' program on a sufficiently wide scale for Russian military personnel to use it directly at the front," the report states.

How the "Glaz/Groza" System Works

According to the portal "Militarnyi," this Russian system is analogous to the Ukrainian "Krapiva" system for establishing interaction between reconnaissance and strike units. It appears as a map with points indicating the locations of adjacent units and identified enemy targets.

The system allows for rapid coordination between units, enabling operators of reconnaissance drones to quickly relay information about identified targets to the command post and artillery units for timely engagement.

Photo: screenshot from the "Zvezda" channel

"Glaz/Groza" also features a library of ballistic data for the artillery systems and munitions of the Russian army. With its help, a gunner can engage a target in 2-4 minutes by entering the coordinates, elevation, and weather conditions.

The complex is used for traditional howitzers, mortars, rocket artillery, infantry fighting vehicles, and tanks, allowing the latter to fire from concealed positions.

The report from the "Zvezda" channel demonstrated the use of the software on standard tablets, which will significantly simplify the integration of the combat system within the troops. The interface and software are tailored for ease of use in the field.

Photo: screenshot from the "Zvezda" channel

"Overall, 'Glaz/Groza' reduces the response time from the moment a target is detected to its engagement to just a few minutes, increases the accuracy of the first shot, and ensures stable interaction between individual units at the tactical level," the publication notes.

Technological Warfare Between Ukraine and Russia

In Moscow, a court has ordered the "Yandex" service to hide access to maps and photos of one of the Russian oil refineries. The facility had previously been attacked four times by strike drones.

Recently, Magura V5 strike drones, equipped with missiles, shot down two Russian Mi-8 helicopters off Cape Tarkhankut in temporarily occupied Crimea.

The Ministry of Defense's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) stated that today the Russians do not have effective countermeasures against Ukrainian naval drones.