Ukrainian defenders practised to destroy hostile forces in Kyiv Oblast
Ukrainian soldiers have had exercises in Kyiv Oblast where they have worked out the destruction of sabotage and reconnaissance groups of the Russian invaders.
Source: Command of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, quoting their chief, Lieutenant General Serhii Naiev, on Facebook
Quote: "According to the legend, the enemy is trying to land a tactical force and capture a crucial state facility. Units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and units of the National Guard of Ukraine have destroyed transport helicopters in the air and fired on the front unit that was trying to capture the base for further actions."
Details: The defenders have carried out an artillery manoeuvre, overcoming a water obstacle and ferry bridge crossings on a floating PTS-2 transporter.
Naiev has pointed out that the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine would keep improving their practical skills.
Background:
- Previously, Lieutenant General Serhii Naiev, the commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, stated that a motorised rifle battalion and two tank battalions in Belarus had been assigned to move to areas adjacent to the state border of Ukraine.
- Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, explained that the Russians were resorting to tactics of "rollercoaster" in Belarus in order to keep Ukraine tense. Budanov says there is no data indicating an immediate threat from Belarus.
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