Russia has scaled back armored assaults: Ukraine's National Guard explains why

According to Muzychuk, Russian forces have virtually abandoned large-scale mechanized assaults during this year's summer campaign.

"This year, the enemy has practically not used large mechanized assaults, even during the summer campaign. We continue to record mostly infantry assaults, and not just movements of small infantry groups — even single Russian soldiers moving to reach a point and accumulate," he said.

The National Guard spokesperson explained that this tactic allows Russian forces to quietly concentrate personnel and equipment before attempting sudden breakthroughs on selected parts of the front.

As an example, Muzychuk pointed to a recent Russian attack near Shakhove. According to him, Russian forces managed to concentrate offensive capability there, including several armored vehicles, in an attempt to break through Ukrainian defenses.

However, Ukrainian troops detected the preparations before the attack began.

"The attack was spotted in advance. Most of the assault potential and equipment were destroyed during about four hours of intense fighting, including by our drone units," Muzychuk said.

Earlier, Ukraine's National Guard Brigade Rubizh reported that Russian forces are preparing to intensify assaults in the Pokrovsk direction, particularly toward Dobropillia.

According to the brigade, Russian troops are conducting intensive aerial reconnaissance, clearing minefields along planned routes, and intend to use motorcycles and ATVs during future assault operations.