Vovchansk in ruins: how the destroyed city changed the tactics of Russian assault troops

Nature of Combat Actions in Vovchansk

According to hvylya.net: Due to the destruction in the city of Vovchansk, Russian assault troops find shelter in the remnants of sturdy buildings, complicating the use of artillery during combat compared to open terrain. Officer Aleksei from the 34th Separate Battalion 'Vovkodavy' reported that Vovchansk is practically ruined, and only fragments of brick, concrete, and reinforced concrete remain. These structures turn out to be very strong, making it difficult to dislodge the occupiers with artillery. As a result, Ukrainian military forces are forced to employ more precise methods, such as FPV drones and dropping munitions.

Tactics of Russian Assault Troops

Russian military forces currently use a tactic of hiding in 'burrows' and attempt to advance toward Ukrainian positions with two to three assault troops, trying to crawl into a 'den' and then drop a mine or grenade. The size of assault groups is gradually decreasing from 5-6 people to just 2-3 people. Aleksei noted that the quality of the enemy's personnel is low, making it difficult to manage the group and leading to errors during combat actions.

During combat actions in Vovchansk, Russian assault troops use the tactic of hiding in strong buildings, complicating the use of artillery, while Ukrainian military forces apply more precise methods to eliminate the enemy.