Units of the 3rd Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine successfully repelled a mechanized assault by Russian forces in the Donetsk region, according to a video released by the brigade’s press service.
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The clash occurred near the village of Novoserhiivka, located about 15 kilometers west of the city of Pokrovsk. Russian forces deployed BMP-1 and BMP-3 armored vehicles to launch assault troops near Ukrainian defensive positions.
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Thanks to the early detection of the enemy advance, Ukrainian defenders were able to prepare their defenses and prevent the Russian advance. The National Guard troops used Stugna-P anti-tank systems to strike Russian armored vehicles from the flanks.
In addition, FPV drones were employed to strike armored targets, including the elimination of a Russian soldier hiding beneath a destroyed BMP-3. The Vampire bomber drone also played a key role in targeting enemy infantry and equipment.
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The video illustrates the tactical coordination and effectiveness of Ukrainian anti-armor weaponry, highlighting the increasing reliance on drone technology on the modern battlefield.
Video: Ukrainian National Guard repels Russian armored assault near Pokrovsk#Ukrainian #ukraine #UkraineRussiaWar pic.twitter.com/H1rzzy6m2x
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Source and images: Militarnyi | Spartan NGU Channel on Telegram. This content was created with the assistance of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
