Ukrainian forces repel Russian assault, destroy two tanks in Pokrovsk direction
Photo: Ukrainian soldiers use kamikaze drones to deter the enemy (Getty Images)
Ukrainian soldiers stopped the Russian forces' assault in the eastern part of the front, preventing the enemy from advancing. During the attempt, they destroyed Russian military equipment, reports Khortytsia operational-strategic grouping of troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
According to the Khortytsia operational-strategic grouping of troops, the crews of drone operators from the Combined Infantry Brigade and Marines destroyed heavy armored equipment of the enemy in the Pokrovsk direction.
"Russian forces advanced with an assault armored group and encountered FPV drones operated by Ukrainian defenders," the military group reported.
Ukrainian aerial reconnaissance detected the movement of enemy tanks in time. Ukrainian soldiers then expertly used kamikaze drones to strike Russian equipment, halting its progress during the attempted breakthrough.
"As a result, the enemy's assault collapsed before it even began. The enemy lost two tanks, and our soldiers once again demonstrated their effectiveness and coordination in the direction," the Khortytsia operational-strategic grouping of troops added.
The Consolidated Rifle Brigade of the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine demonstrated the accuracy of Ukrainian soldiers in a video.
Situation in the Pokrovsk direction
Russian forces are increasing pressure in the Pokrovsk direction. On the front line, 223 combat clashes occurred over the past 24 hours, with almost half taking place in the Pokrovsk direction.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian defenders stopped 93 enemy assaults in the areas of the settlements of Novotoretske, Panteleimonivka, Oleksandropil, Vodiane Druhe, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novoserhiivka, Uspenivka, Novooleksandrivka, Sribne, and Andriivka, as well as towards Kotliarivka.
Successes of Ukrainian soldiers
However, the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to inflict significant losses on the enemy. Ukrainian defenders destroyed a Russian military crossing over the Oskil River in the Kharkiv region. Russians had planned to use it for moving equipment.
Ukrainian forces also struck enemy shelters and firing positions in the Kramatorsk direction. As a result, the enemy infantry and fortifications were destroyed.
On March 29, the Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully repelled a Russian assault in the Pokrovsk direction, dealing heavy losses to the Russian forces. Dozens of soldiers were killed, and significant amounts of enemy equipment and drones were destroyed.
