Russian units were trapped in Dnipropetrovsk: they were destroyed, equipment was taken as trophy

[Starmix]

According to the report, in the Dnipropetrovsk direction, the Russians opted for a daring move and managed to cross an important obstacle in the fog and deploy troops in a village, surprising the Ukrainians. The Ukrainians still managed to react quickly and engage the enemy, even turning the fog against them and capturing an intact Russian armored vehicle. The Russian assault on Novopavlivka began under the cover of dense fog, which prevented either side from fully relying on drones, Euromaidan Press media outlet says. Exploiting this rare window, Russian forces quickly set up a pontoon crossing between Yalta and Dachne and transported roughly ten armored vehicles across the river. Because the fog was extremely thick, Ukrainian surveillance detected the maneuver too late, allowing the Russians to disperse troops in the central and southern parts of the village. Russian analysts immediately glorified the event, claiming absurdly that the same vehicles not only made a successful 2-way trip with no losses, but also immediately picked up more troops upon the return and made the second 2-way trip undetected.

The report also stated that Novopavlivka holds great tactical value, and if Russia captures it, its troops could push toward Mezhova from the south and severely weaken Ukraine's defensive flank west of the Pokrovsk direction. This area has very few settlements suitable for establishing firm defensive lines, meaning any Russian advance north of Novopavlivka could unfold quickly. That is why the fog-aided Russian breakthrough created initial concern, but the truth of what happened differs from the Russian narrative. The Russians managed to make only one crossing, and even that came with losses, as while the fog limited drone visibility, Ukrainian operators still managed to detect and strike Russian equipment. Russian tanks and armored vehicles were immobilized before the fog lifted fully and were later destroyed once visibility improved.

The report added that Russia succeeded in landing a limited number of troops who immediately scattered across houses, small shelters, and farm structures, Euromaidan Press says. Ukrainian infantry began clearing operations immediately, working building by building and street by street to root out infiltrators. While Russian sources claimed that over 100 soldiers infiltrated the settlement, judging that their second cross indeed happened, Ukrainian officers estimated that no more than 50 made it inside. Ukrainian soldiers captured two Russians from a destroyed BMP-2 and even managed to seize a working BMP-1 as a trophy, using the fog as cover to their advantage this time. From these engagements alone, 15 Russian soldiers were killed, at least 25 out of the roughly 50 infiltrators have been eliminated or captured, meaning that in reality, Russians made only 1 trip with 50% losses, not 2 trips with zero losses. Ukrainian drone operators continued to hunt the remaining infiltrators, destroying seven more Russians hiding among the houses in Novopavlivka.

 

[gwolf666]

Hello, it's truly impressive how much the reality on the battlefield can differ from official narratives. Information shows that, although Russia attempted to exploit the fog for a surprise crossing, Ukrainian forces managed to react quickly and neutralize most of the threats. The idea that the Russians managed multiple crossings without losses seems more like propaganda, as evidence indicates they only managed one incursion with significant casualties. Furthermore, the ability of Ukrainian soldiers to respond so quickly, capture equipment, and eliminate infiltrators demonstrates the importance of terrain control and constant vigilance. War always has a strategic and counter-strategic dimension, and in this case, it appears that Ukraine managed to capitalize on the situation and respond effectively to the threat. The story on the battlefield is never simple, and different perspectives must always be analyzed.

 

[Starmix]

Bravo, Ukraine, you are always the winner. Hoping that you will win the war. The Russians managed to make only one crossing, and even that came with losses, as while the fog limited drone visibility, Ukrainian operators still managed to detect and strike Russian equipment, thus defeating the Russian troops.

 

[kit_hung]

This Russian game of deploying troops in foreign territory is so backward it is laughable. We are not in the Middle Ages, Putin!

 

[Starmix]

That could be the possible scene on the battlefield. There are losers and winners, and those who are killed die as heroes of their country. Hoping Putin honors the dead soldiers and considers them heroes in Russia.