26.02.2024 13:57
Near Robotyne in Zaporizhzhia, four soldiers of the Offensive Guard stopped an enemy assault column with three armored personnel carriers.
This was reported by Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko in his Telegram, Ukrinform reports.
“Four soldiers of the Spartan Brigade of the Offensive Guard stopped an assault column near Robotyne in Zaporizhzhia. The soldiers engaged in a battle against three armored personnel carriers with infantry on the armor,” Klymenko said.
He added that the first armored personnel carrier exploded on a prepared mine, the second was hit by an RPG. The third managed to land infantry, and a small arms battle ensued. Despite their injuries, the guys did not retreat and emerged victorious. The brigade’s fire support finished off the remnants of the occupiers.
As reported, the enemy’s losses during the week amounted to more than 6,000 occupants, 44 tanks, 4 aircraft, 10 air defense systems, 447 drones and 21 cruise missiles.
(c)UKRINFORM 2024
This shows the enormous professionalism, coolness and bravery of the defenders. But sadly also the shortage of combat soldiers and artillery support. Under reasonable conditions, it shouldn’t happen at all that the defense depends on just four guys in a trench, who have to put their lifes on the line. Those APC should better have been stopped by artillery strikes and drones. 😕
Right now at the Kyivpost:
“As US Stalls on Ukraine Aid, Europe Leads Worldwide Hunt for Critically-Needed Artillery Shells”
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/28670
That’s the spirit! Let’s show Ukrainians on which partners they can rely on. Whatever it takes, those shells will go to the front. 🇪🇺🤨🇺🇦