Ukraine's 3rd Separate Assault Brigade pushes almost 2 sq km into Russian-occupied territory in Kharkiv Oblast

The 3rd Separate Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has said that it has advanced almost two square kilometres into Russian-occupied territory in Kharkiv Oblast in the northeast of Ukraine. Source: 3rd Separate Assault Brigade on Telegram Quote: "The 3rd Separate Assault Brigade is advancing in Kharkiv Oblast; we're liberating our territory!

In a counterattack, the brigade gained control over an area previously controlled by a [Russian] battalion, including [Russian] platoon and company strong points, and advanced almost 2 square kilometres into [Russian-controlled territory].

The ratio of forces on the battlefield was 2.5:1 in [Russia's] favour, plus [Russian] support forces." Details: Andrii Biletskyi, the brigade's commander, said that the brigade has completed its main task, to undermine the offensive potential of Russia's 20th Army. The brigade also said that over the past three days, Russian forces lost up to 300 personnel and a lot of Russian weapons and equipment were damaged or destroyed.

The brigade's assault operation diverted Russian forces from Makiivka and helped ease the pressure on critical areas under the responsibility of other Ukrainian brigades.

Russian occupation forces are ramping up their use of military aircraft, multiple-launch rocket systems and long-range artillery.

Background: Earlier on 22 August, the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade of Ukraine released a video of offensive operations it had undertaken in Kharkiv Oblast.

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