Ukrainian Air Assault Forces Break Russian Lines At Oleksandrivka, in South

Continuing their opportunistic counter offensive, Ukrainian troops in the country's south, in this case air assault forces, have broken Russian lines at Oleksandrivka, adding to the territory recaptured and further stymieing Russian efforts to prepare for spring offensives. JL

Kateryna Tyschenko reports in Ukraine Pravda:

Units from the 132nd Reconnaissance Battalion of the 7th Rapid Reaction Corps of Ukraine's Air Assault Forces have broken through the Russian defensive line on the Oleksandrivka front in Ukraine's south. The operation has wiped out enemy firing positions, manpower and ammunition storage sites, spoiling their plans for further offensive action. 

Units from the 132nd Separate Reconnaissance Battalion of the 7th Rapid Reaction Corps of Ukraine's Air Assault Forces have broken through the Russian defensive line on the Oleksandrivka front in Ukraine's south.

Source: Ukrainian Air Assault Forces Command on Facebook

Quote: "Units from Ground Reconnaissance Combat Group CG132 of the 132nd Separate Reconnaissance Battalion, within the 7th Rapid Reaction Corps of Ukraine's Air Assault Forces, have breached the enemy's defensive line on the Oleksandrivka front.

The operation has wiped out enemy firing positions, manpower and ammunition storage sites belonging to the occupiers.

Thanks to the professional actions of the reconnaissance troops, the enemy's plans for a further offensive have been foiled. This has enabled a foothold to be established for a tactical advance by friendly units."