Russian forces using new tactics in Lyman direction: Details from serviceman
Illustrative photo: Russian forces change tactics (Russian media)
In the Lyman direction, the enemy continues to assault the frontline positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, using drones, infiltration groups, and sophisticated camouflage tactics, states Junior Sergeant Vasyl Denysiuk of the 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave during a national telethon live broadcast.
Denysiuk stated that attacks are increasingly taking the form of infiltration through the brigade’s combat formations. Russian troops try to bypass the forward Ukrainian positions and enter the rear with assault groups. There, they look for any suitable spots to hide and build up their forces.
"One of the key tasks set by their command is to deploy mortar crews and drone operators to our positions. These assets cause the most trouble for Russian assault groups. That’s why the Russian command places great emphasis on trying to force our operators and mortar crews into small-arms combat," noted the junior sergeant of the 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade.
According to him, the sky is now literally filled with enemy drones. UAVs also accompany Russian infantry during assault operations. Most of these groups are destroyed on the approaches.
"The nights have become colder. We see enemy groups using tents for movement. Russian infantry crawl inside the tents and regularly fill them with cold air, so as not to be detected by thermal drones. That’s the tactic they use," Denysiuk pointed out.
Situation on the front
Over the past day, in the Lyman direction, the enemy carried out 21 attacks.
The enemy attempted to advance in the areas of the settlements of Hrekivka, Torske, Shandryholove, Drobysheve, and Kolodiazi, moving in the direction of the settlements of Yampil, Serednie, and Stavky.
In the morning, the General Staff of Ukraine identified two of the most critical directions on the Ukrainian front.
It should also be added that over the past day, Russian forces lost nearly 900 personnel.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian defenders destroyed a tank, two armored vehicles, 40 artillery systems, two multiple launch rocket systems, 273 operational-tactical UAVs, and 64 units of enemy vehicles.
