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Russian troops use Avdiivka tactics in Zaporizhzhia direction — Legion of Freedom

29 February, 2024 Thursday
18:24

Legion of Freedom spokesman Kostyantyn Denysov noted that Russian troops are trying to advance in the Zaporizhzhia direction

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He shared the information on Espreso TV.

"The Russians have an advantage in the army and aviation. Taking advantage of this, the enemy constantly covers the entire front line with fire, using armored vehicles to support their assault groups. In the Zaporizhzhia direction, the occupiers are trying to use the same tactics as they have used in Avdiivka. They come in, try to get small infantry groups to latch onto a building and set up a firing point. The enemy is trying to advance, though not always successfully. Recently, in the Legion of Freedom operational area, the Russians occupied one building, but in a few minutes their mine hit it, and they were all killed. That is, their friendly fire is still going strong," Denysov emphasized.

According to the Legion of Freedom spokesman, Russian troops are actively using tanks and armored vehicles in the Zaporizhzhia direction.

"Tanks and other armored vehicles are being used by the invaders to push and squeeze our guys out of their positions. The enemy artillery is firing constantly. Everything from mortars and Soviet tanks used as artillery pieces to Grad MLRS are working," noted Denysov.

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