4 Ukrainian Spartan Brigade Soldiers Hold Back Russian Robotyne Offensive

Four Ukrainian soldiers from a National Guard unit - the Spartan 3rd Rapid Reaction Brigade - held off a Russian attack on Robotyne, stopping the assault and 'eliminating' the Russians. 

Such heroics have become commonplace as Ukrainian troops fight to hold the line while responsible officials in the US work to overcome Russian-influenced extremist Republicans who are blocking additional aid. JL 

Militarnyi reports:

Four soldiers from the Maori Battalion of the 3rd Rapid Reaction Brigade “Spartan” of the National Guard of Ukraine stopped the new Russian offensive near Robotyne. Three BTR-82s of the Russian military were moving towards the western outskirts of the settlement. The first APC hit a TM-62 mine, and the second was hit with a grenade launcher. The third managed to land infantry, which engaged in a small arms battle with the National Guard. “Thanks to their courage, as well as the support of mortars, drones, and artillery, the enemy was stopped and eliminated,”

Several soldiers of the National Guard of Ukraine stopped the Russian offensive in the Zaporizhzhia region, near Robotyne.

Four soldiers from the Maori Battalion of the 3rd Rapid Reaction Brigade “Spartan” of the National Guard of Ukraine met the Russian invaders.

“On February 19, four soldiers fought an unequal battle against 3 units of military equipment with armored infantry,” the Brigade reported

 

This convoy was moving to Robotyne to reinforce other invaders who had taken up positions in the village.

Three BTR-82s of the Russian military were moving towards the western outskirts of the settlement. The first APC hit a TM-62 mine, and the second was hit with a grenade launcher.

The third managed to land infantry, which engaged in a small arms battle with the soldiers of the National Guard of Ukraine.

“Thanks to the demonstrated courage, as well as the support of mortars, drones, and artillery, the enemy was stopped and eliminated,” the brigade reported.

The Brigade noted that soldiers of the Maori Battalion near Robotyne were injured and are currently undergoing treatment, waiting to return to duty.

Russian forces during the attack. Frame from the video of the “Spartan” Brigade

The invaders have become more active in this area. They are trying to actively conduct offensive actions and thus have the opportunity to reach Robotyne.

The General Staff stated that Ukrainian defense forces repelled six enemy attacks over the past day in the Zaporizhzhia sector near Robotyne.

The situation near Robotyne on the unofficial map of hostilities

As previously reported, Ukrainian defense forces liberated the village of Robotyne at the end of August last year.