No mercy for infantry: Russian tactics, heavy losses exposed on Lyman front

He shared the information on Espreso TV.

As for Russian forces' plans in the Lyman direction, they want to regain control over Lyman, which they held at the beginning of the full-scale invasion but was later liberated by the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

"Now the enemy (Russia - ed.) seeks to restore its dominance, but we are standing firm and repelling attacks. The situation is complicated by the constant increase in enemy forces. They do not spare their infantry; their soldiers often advance without weapons, poorly dressed. The Russians do not evacuate their wounded, who are forced to drink water from puddles," said Bilousov.

According to him, the situation has remained tense for about a month, as the Russian army combines mechanized and infantry assaults. However, the invading forces are suffering significant losses.

"Russian infantry usually attacks in small groups of up to 10 people, and during mechanized assaults, more infantry is added, which is brought closer to our positions by APCs or IFVs for the attack. But we are not resting either; we are constantly working. Our infantry, FPV drones, and heavy strike drones are working day and night to drive the enemy out of trenches and dugouts. For example, this month, our reconnaissance company destroyed almost two enemy companies," Bilousov reported.

Russian forces are trying to cross the Zherebets River. There are so-called dams there, allowing movement on foot and with equipment, noted the head of the communications department of the 60th Separate Mechanized Brigade.

"Small groups can cross these dams, and sometimes the enemy succeeds. The situation is dynamic, but we are trying to localize them and prevent further advancement. There is a possibility of blowing up the dams to stop the enemy from using them, but the final decision rests with our higher command. For now, the dams remain intact," he added.

• Since the beginning of the day on January 10, 166 combat clashes have taken place on the Russian-Ukrainian front. In the Lyman sector, the Russian army attacked 32 times near the settlements of Tverdokhlibove, Hrekivka, Zelenyi Hai, Pershotravneve, Makiivka, Terny, and Zarichne.