The guided artillery shell Krasnopol outperforms its Western counterparts in accuracy, according to the state corporation Rostec, which cited internal statistics to support the claim.

In a statement published on its Telegram channel, Rostec reported that available data shows Krasnopol significantly surpasses Western precision-guided projectiles in terms of targeting accuracy.

The comments followed the release of a video by the Russian Defense Ministry showing a Msta-S self-propelled howitzer crew in action. The footage depicts an enemy stronghold being destroyed with a single strike from a Krasnopol-M2 high-explosive fragmentation round.

Rostec emphasized that the use of these munitions shortens the entire combat cycle — from target detection and guidance to firing and repositioning. An added advantage lies in the mobility of the Msta-S system itself: the vehicle can rapidly move into a firing position, deliver a shot, and leave the area just as quickly. According to the corporation, the crew requires only two to three minutes to complete the mission.

Developers argue that the deployment of the Krasnopol-M2 is reshaping the very concept of artillery use. In their assessment, both self-propelled systems and towed howitzers are shifting from area suppression weapons to instruments designed for precision strikes.

Rostec also noted that Krasnopol’s pinpoint accuracy makes it particularly effective in counter-battery operations, as well as against armored vehicles, drone control posts, troop deployment sites, and command centers. The corporation stressed that beyond precision, rapid maneuvering remains critical, as the survivability of self-propelled artillery depends heavily on speed.

Since the beginning of the special military operation, production of Krasnopol munitions has been significantly increased. Their use, Rostec added, also reduces the overall consumption of conventional artillery shells.