Ukrainian UAV unit repels Russian assault near Dobropillia, destroys armored vehicles
Illustrative photo: Lasar's Group fighters repel Russian assault near Dobropillia (Vitalii Nosach, RBC‑Ukraine)
On the eve of the New Year, Russian forces attempted to storm the Dobropillia direction, but the National Guard's Lasar's Group UAV unit successfully thwarted the attack.
The enemy tried to break through to the forward positions of Ukraine's Defense Forces in the 1st Corps of the National Guard Azov sector. Lasar's Group crews effectively used FPV drones and heavy bomber UAVs, destroying or damaging several enemy vehicles.
According to the military, losses included:
- Infantry fighting vehicle – 1;
- Armored combat vehicle – 2;
- Armored personnel carrier – 1;
- Tank – 1;
- Armored personnel carriers in coordination – 2;
- Bridge layer – 1.
Situation in the Dobropillia direction
Russian forces spread fake reports claiming control over Dobropillia near Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region, but the Ukrainian General Staff denied the claims.
Ukrainian forces emphasized that the city remains under the control of the Defense Forces. The enemy previously attempted to breach the defenses and advance toward Dobropillia but was repelled after sustaining losses.
In particular, Border Guards and the National Guard successfully repelled an assault involving around 20 Russian soldiers and nine ATVs.
Early on Monday, December 22, Ukrainian forces recorded four Russian columns advancing toward Dobropillia in the 1st Corps Azov sector. The assault was successfully repelled.
