Ukrainian defenders repel Russian large-scale offensive on Zaporizhzhia front

Ukrainian defenders have stopped a large-scale Russian offensive on the Zaporizhzhia front, destroying three units of their armoured vehicles.

Source: National Guard press service

Details: The Russians reportedly made a large-scale breakthrough attempt on one front in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. It involved three tanks, 18 infantry fighting vehicles, armoured personnel carriers and 41 motorcycles.

The fierce assault continued throughout the day, from early morning to evening. The units of the 17th Poltava-based Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Raid," together with other defence forces units, acted quickly and smoothly. Thanks to accurate fire and timely response, the assault was stopped.

According to confirmed reports, the defenders destroyed two infantry fighting vehicles and an armoured personnel carrier, killed six Russian soldiers and wounded eleven others.

In general, most of the armoured vehicles were struck along with the troops and crews. Most of the motorcyclists were killed.

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