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Without Tanks and APCs: How Russians Now Fight Near Pokrovsk

Бої під Покровськом: Нова тактика російських військ без бронетехніки. Photo: hvylya.net

The occupiers operating near Pokrovsk have decided to change their style of warfare. They have abandoned heavy armored vehicles as they are unsuitable for assaults in this terrain. Instead, they are riding bicycles and scooters. This was reported by Colonel Alexey Khilchenko, commander of the 3rd Separate Brigade of Operational Assignment 'Spartan', in the program 'Unified News'.


The enemy sends its infantry on foot, on motorcycles, scooters, and even bicycles for assaults. They are not picky about the time – they conduct combat operations at any time of the day, moving in groups of one or two. These new methods demonstrate the enemy's constant maneuvering.


'The enemy is constantly improving and trying to match us' - emphasized Khilchenko.

Occupiers' Tactics


Despite changing their mode of transportation, the overall tactics of the Russian occupiers remain unchanged – they rely on the strength of numbers rather than quality. Using what are known as 'human waves', they try to gain an advantage. According to Colonel Khilchenko, the enemy can send from 50 to 60 fighters for an attack during the course of a day.



Commander Khilchenko reported that the Russian occupiers have altered their approach to combat, utilizing light means of transportation such as bicycles and scooters. This indicates adaptability and constant evolution of strategies in the conflict zone.