Russia uses new tactics in Donetsk region, partisans say
Illustrative photo: Guerrillas learned about new Russian tactics in the Donetsk region (Getty Images)
The Russian command ordered to use new tactics in the Donetsk region. Russian artillerymen will continue to disguise themselves as civilians, while shells will not be transported by military vehicles, according to the ATESH guerrilla movement.
An agent from the Russian Armed Forces in the Donetsk region said that the Russian command ordered artillery units to use civilian transport for military purposes.
“Under this order, it is forbidden to use military uniforms and insignia to disguise themselves as local residents,” the report said.
Ammunition is ordered to be transported in cars, trailers, or minibusses with a limit of 10 shells per vehicle.
Why do they use such tactics?
These actions are a gross violation of the Geneva Convention and the rules of warfare, and another crime of the Russian forces.
“Such methods not only endanger the civilian population but also serve as a tool for provocations aimed at accusing the Ukrainian Defense Forces,” ATESH explains.
Situation on Ukraine front
On January 3, 148 combat clashes were recorded at the frontline. Russian troops attacked most of all in the Pokrovsk sector and in the Kursk region.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 40 Russian attacks, including a recent attack in Pokrovsk itself.
The Russians destroyed Ukrainian positions in the area of Chasiv Yar and Toretsk. In the Toretsk sector, the Russians carried out seven attacks near the towns of Dyliivka, Toretsk, and Shcherbynivka.
