Marines from Ukraine’s 37th Separate Marine Infantry Brigade successfully repelled a massive attack by Russian forces in the Donetsk region, specifically in the direction of Kurakhove.
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The incident, recorded on video and shared by the brigade’s press office, shows the destruction of a column of Russian armored vehicles.
Attack and Counterattack
According to reports, the movement of an enemy vehicle column in an open area was detected through aerial reconnaissance. The Russians attempted to break through Ukrainian lines with a force consisting of infantry and armored vehicles, including tanks, armored combat vehicles, and infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) equipped with anti-drone protection.
Upon detection, Ukrainian defenders initiated a coordinated operation to neutralize the threat. The convoy was hit with precision artillery, while Ukrainian attack drones and kamikaze drones contributed to destroying the armored vehicles and neutralizing the surviving enemy infantry.
Defense in Numbers
The Ukrainian General Staff reported that on December 4, 2024, Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 41 enemy attacks in the direction of Kurakhove. The Russian forces’ offensive efforts focused on several strategic areas, including Sontsivka, Berestky, Zorya, Novodmytrivka, Dalne, Dachne, Romanivka, Yelyzavetivka, and Uspenivka.
Technology and Strategy
The use of advanced drones and modern artillery demonstrated the effectiveness of Ukrainian tactics in countering large-scale assaults. Footage of the confrontation, shared on social media, shows the destruction of the Russian armored column before it could reach Ukrainian positions.
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