The engagement occurred near the village of Kruhliakivka, where russian forces attempted to exploit limited visibility caused by morning fog to penetrate Ukrainian defensive lines.
Commander Yurii Fedorenko of the AHILLES Battalion reported the incident on his official Telegram page. Ukrainian aerial reconnaissance played a critical role in detecting the assault early, enabling FPV drones to target the advancing russian forces effectively.
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Key results of the engagement included the destruction of two MT-LBs, one infantry fighting vehicle, and the elimination of several enemy personnel. Specifically, five russian soldiers were killed, and one was wounded during the operation.
This clash highlights ongoing russian pressure in the Kharkiv region, where their forces have intensified assault operations and made repeated attempts to cross the Oskil River in recent months.
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