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Ukrainian 3rd Assault Brigade stops Russian attack in Kharkiv region

Ukrainian 3rd Assault Brigade stops Russian attack in Kharkiv region Photo: 3rd assault brigade stopped the Russian attack in Kharkiv region (Getty Images)
Author: Liliana Oleniak

The soldiers of the Ukrainian 3rd Separate Assault Brigade report repelling the Russian attack in the Kharkiv region. The defenders destroyed Russian equipment.

"Russian column moving towards Ukrainian positions was spotted in time by the pilots of the 3rd Assault Brigade. The brigade units immediately joined the liquidation," the military says.

The Ukrainian defenders immediately attacked the Russian tank from the air. The Russian armored personnel carrier tried to escape but was caught up. According to the 3rd Assault Brigade, Russian infantry began to retreat even before the control hit.

"The multimillion-dollar equipment was unwound by our drones in a short time," the soldiers add.

3rd Assault Brigade counterattack

Recently, the soldiers of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade launched a successful counterattack in the Kharkiv region. The defenders advanced 2 square kilometers, which came as a surprise to Russians.

Ukrainian military took control of the Russian battalion defense area, Russian platoon, and company strongholds. The main task of the attack aircraft was to disrupt the offensive potential of the 20th Russian Army.

According to the Terra unit commander, it is confirmed that 200 Russian troops were eliminated in the attack.