MOSCOW, April 22. /TASS/. The Russian armed forces hit 97 Ukrainian artillery units in firing positions during the special operation over the past 24 hours, Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov said on Saturday.

"Operational-tactical and army aviation, missile troops and artillery troops of the Russian armed forces struck 97 Ukrainian artillery units in firing positions, manpower and equipment in 136 areas over day," he said.