Ukrainian paratroopers defeat Russians for second time near Kurakhove – video

Ukrainian paratroopers of the 79th Air Assault Tavriia Brigade have repelled another large-scale assault by the Russians, who deployed 57 pieces of equipment on the Kurakhove front in Donetsk Oblast.   Source: press office of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces  Quote: "The occupiers launched a second offensive with 57 pieces of armoured vehicles to break through the defences of the Tavriia paratroopers on the Kurakhove front - a massive Russian assault once again ended in failure. 

Over the course of a single day, the occupiers deployed 10 tanks, 47 infantry fighting vehicles, 10 motorcycles, and 1 buggy. 

Despite the overwhelming number of enemy equipment, all attempts by the enemy were once again rendered futile. During the battle, our troops destroyed 12 infantry fighting vehicles, 8 Russian tanks, 9 motorcycles, and a buggy. Additionally, 36 occupiers were killed and 32 were wounded."

Details: The Air Assault Forces also posted a video of the repelled assault.

Background:

• On 24 July, the soldiers of the 79th Air Assault Tavriia Brigade reported that they had repelled one of the biggest Russian assaults since the beginning of the full-scale war on the Kurakhove front.
• Back then, the Russians simultaneously deployed 11 tanks, 45 armoured combat vehicles with landing force and one Terminator tank support combat vehicle.

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