He shared the information in an interview with Espreso TV.
"The Russian occupying forces typically try to encircle cities by moving around them from the sides. However, they're facing a challenge with Chasiv Yar today. Ivanivske, where fighting is ongoing, as well as Klishchiivka and Andriivka are blocking their approach from the south. Similarly, the northern flank offers limited options for them. As a result, they're unable to bypass the city from the sides and are resorting to direct assaults on Chasiv Yar," explained Kalashnikov.
The officer noted that Russian troops are launching assaults on the Ukrainian Defense Forces positions simultaneously while employing guided air bombs.
"The occupiers are attacking Chasiv Yar from multiple directions, attempting to carry out assault operations in several areas simultaneously. They initiate attacks on the Defense Forces’ positions using guided aerial bombs. In contrast to NATO tactics, where air support precedes infantry movements, the Russians are combining their efforts, deploying guided bombs and storming our positions simultaneously," he added.