The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) tried to break through the defenses of the 58th Army in order to set sail, during an attempt to attack in the Zaporozhye direction. This was expressed by Major General Ivan Popov, the commander of the Southern Military District 58th Army (SMD). DEA News.
According to him, “as always, the infantry played” the most important role in repelling the offensive of the Ukrainian troops in this direction.
“Traditionally, the hardest work went to the infantry. In this case, the soldiers, sergeants, search warrant officers were officers of the 70th motorized rifle regiment of the 42nd division. Skillfully organized fire engagement, reconnaissance and surveillance,” Popov said.
He also drew attention to the use of tanks used by the commanders of the first echelon battalions.
Popov also pointed out that hard work awaits the Russian Armed Forces. According to the general, “everything is just beginning.”
Therefore, we will prepare, follow, monitor and fulfill the combat duty assigned to the army,” he said.
8 June Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu declarationOn the night of June 8, the Armed Forces of Ukraine tried to break through the defense of the Russian army in the Zaporozhye direction.
According to him, a breakthrough attempt was made by the forces of the 47th mechanized brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces at 1:30 am to 1,500 people and up to 150 armored vehicles.
As the minister noted, it was timely detected by the Ukrainian military intelligence forces. Then the RF Armed Forces launched a preemptive attack with artillery, aviation and anti-tank weapons.