Bold Russian assault near Kupiansk ends in fiery defeat (video)
Photo: Ukrainian troops repel bold Russian assault (Getty Images)
Russian forces attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses in the Kupiansk direction using armored vehicles but came under heavy fire and were repelled, reports the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Roman the Great.
Troops from the 14th Mechanized Brigade thwarted the Russian assault, which involved two MT-LBs and one BMP-2 carrying infantry.
The armored vehicles were first hit by drones while still en route. They were then destroyed before reaching Ukrainian positions.
"A complete failure for the enemy. Kupiansk direction. We haven't seen this kind of boldness in a while. Just look at this — Russian armor advancing, clearly thinking they'd break through. But the warriors of the Prince met them," the soldiers wrote in a post.
Surviving Russian infantry tried to hide in nearby bushes. However, they were struck by kamikaze drones and dropped munitions. In total, 17 Russian troops were eliminated.
"Everything and everyone burned — along with their hopes for success. Russian mechanized assault ended in the usual way: total failure. We keep working. We’re fighting for victory," Ukrainian troops commented, sharing video of the engagement.
Russian losses in the war
According to Ukraine's General Staff, Russia has lost approximately 1,031,620 troops since the start of its full-scale invasion.
Over the past 24 hours alone, Russian forces lost 1,070 soldiers between July 11 and July 12. In addition, Ukrainian troops destroyed 31 artillery systems, 245 drones, and 90 vehicles.
In addition, Ukrainian forces today destroyed Russia's last remaining crossing in the Zaporizhzhia region.
