Russian paratroopers used Shmel rocket-propelled infantry flamethrowers to clear the positions of Ukrainian formations. It has been reported Russian Ministry of Defense.
“Fire damage was inflicted by small arms, RPG-7d handheld anti-tank grenade launchers and rocket-propelled infantry flamethrowers RPO-A Shmel at enemy open firing points,” the message said.
It was noted that the platoon fortress of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was discovered by the crews of unmanned aerial vehicles, after which the artillery inflicted fire damage on the defending Ukrainian units.
After the bombardment, the paratroopers carried out an attack and a sweep of the Ukrainian fortress “in search of the secret Ukrainian army that could resist our troops.”
“As a result of the war, the Ukrainian side withdrew, leaving a large number of weapons and ammunition, as well as dead and wounded,” the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Previously in the military reportedHe said that in the direction of Donetsk, more than 250 soldiers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, six tanks, five armored combat vehicles, seven vehicles and one D-20 howitzer were liquidated daily.