Ukraine's Achilles UAV battalion repel Russian attack on Kupiansk front – video
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Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:18:34 +0200
Fighters from the 429th Achilles Separate Unmanned Aerial Systems Regiment have shown how they repelled another Russian assault on the Kupiansk front, destroying four Russian infantry fighting vehicles.
Source Yurii Fedorenko, Commander of the 429th Achilles Separate Unmanned Aerial Systems Regiment.
Details The Russians tried to assault Ukrainian positions towards the city of Lozova on the evening of 20 February.
The 429th Achilles Separate Unmanned Aerial Systems Regiment, together with the guardsmen from the 1st Burevii Presidential Operational Brigade and the paratroopers from the 77th Separate Airmobile Brigade, detected and destroyed the Russian equipment in time.
Context The Russians have been unable to make significant advances on the Kupiansk front since autumn 2024.
Khortytsia OperationalStrategic Grouping of Forces reported that the Russians recently tried to assault Ukrainian positions near Petropavlivka and Nova Kruhliakivka but failed.
In recent months, the Russians have been concentrating efforts on capturing the left bank of the Oskil River and trying to cross and establish a foothold on the right bank.
The frozen river makes this task easier, prompting the Russians to intensify efforts on this front.
Previously On 34 January, UAV crews of the Achilles Regiment stopped 20 units of Russian armoured vehicles near the village of Zagryzove on the Kupiansk front.
Background On 29 January, Unmanned Strike Aviation Systems Battalion Achilles of the 92nd Assault Brigade named after Ivan Sirko was expanded into the 429th Achilles Separate Unmanned Aerial Systems Regiment within Ukraines Ground Forces.
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