Soldiers from the 42nd Separate Mechanized Brigade successfully repelled a large-scale assault by Russian forces in the Kharkiv region. This event took place recently as part of ongoing hostilities in the area. The brigade’s press service provided a video documenting the confrontation, which showed significant defensive measures undertaken by the brigade against the advancing opponents. The brigade reported estimated enemy losses of 13 killed and 27 wounded soldiers, along with destruction and damage to two T-62 tanks, two infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), and one armored personnel carrier. The press statement emphasized the usage of FPV drones, critical in targeting and destroying enemy armor and vehicles.

The origins of this engagement are rooted in the larger conflict between Russian and Ukrainian forces in the Kharkiv region. Reports from sources such as Militarnyi have indicated earlier resistance efforts by the Khartiia Brigade and the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade, which also repelled Russian advances. In this specific incident, Russian forces employed BMP-3 vehicles, equipped with anti-drone protection, to support their infantry with firepower from 30mm guns and 100mm rocket launchers. However, these vehicles were promptly destroyed by Ukrainian defenders due to their prioritization

ملخص الأخبار

• الهجوم الروسي الواسع في خاركيف استخدم مركبات صحراوية صينية Desertcross.
• الكتيبة 42 اكتشفت الأعداء بواسطة طائرة مسيرة قبل الهجوم، ما ساعد في التحضير للدفاع.
• المركبات BMP-3 الروسية كانت مجهزة بحماية مضادة للطائرات المسيرة، لكنها كانت أولويات الدفاع الأوكراني ودُمّرت.