Ukrainian Battalion Inflicts Heavy Losses on Russian Assault Units in Kursk Oblast
11 November, 2024 An armor column attacks Zeleny Shlyakh, Kursk oblast. Freeze frame from video 225th Separate Assault Battalion The 225th Separate Assault Battalion battled against Russian army assault units in the Kursk oblast.
The video was published in the telegram channel of the 225th Separate Assault Battalion. The published footage shows several waves of mechanized assaults by Russians. "Like in 2022, the Russians are storming in convoys: one after the other, on the same road.
They push on, and we destroy them. Armored tin cans are burning up on the road, and drones and mortars are catching up with those who have scattered in the village. This has happened four times today," the battalion said.
It is noted that in addition to the 225th Separate Assault Battalion, units of several brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were also engaged in defense. As of the evening of November 11, Russian army forces conducted five waves of mechanized assaults in this area of the frontline.
Battle of the 225th Separate Assault Battalion.
11.11.2024. Photo credits: Google Maps
OSINTer @moklasen identified the events as taking place in the vicinity of the village of Zeleny Shlyakh, Kursk oblast, and in the village itself. The enemy's equipment was damaged, in particular, by FPV drones and artillery.
Destruction of armored vehicles using FPV.
Photo credits: Black Swan strike group of the 225th Separate Assault Battalion
However, in addition to remote weapons, hand-held anti-tank grenade launchers were also used at extremely short distances.
Launching and defeating a Russian infantry fighting vehicle with an anti-tank grenade launcher
On November 7, 2024, Russian troops resumed their attempts to seize the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces through mechanized attacks in the Kursk oblast. Although the fighting on this section of the frontline never stopped, the Russians are conducting a new series of large mechanized assaults since November 7, taking advantage of the bad weather. Thus, during just one battle in one area on November 7, 14 units of Russian armored vehicles, mainly BTR-82, as well as one off-road vehicle, were destroyed/damaged.
According to The New York Times, which cites unnamed American and Ukrainian officials, the Russian military has assembled a 50,000-strong group, including North Korean troops, in the Kursk sector.
And they are preparing to launch an offensive aimed at regaining territory in the Kursk oblast.