Russian military has destroyed a French-made Caesar howitzer in Ukraine's Sumy region using a missile likely launched from an Inokhodets (Orion) drone. The strike triggered a secondary explosion, forcing Ukrainian soldiers to flee. The Caesar howitzers, actively used by Ukraine during operations in Russia's Kursk region, have faced intensified drone and missile strikes from Russia. A lack of adequate anti-aircraft coverage has allowed Russian drones to operate freely, targeting Ukrainian artillery positions.