Ukrainian Counterattacks Near Lyptsi Take 7 Russian Positions, Destroy Weapons

The Russians remain incapable of mounting either offensive operations or strong defense of established positions in Kharkiv oblast as shortages and low morale take their toll. JL

New Voice of Ukraine reports:

The 13th Brigade of Ukrainian National Guard captured seven enemy positions near Lyptsi in northern Kharkiv oblast, destroyed an anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) position and a howitzer". The brigade credited the success to surprise, an unexpected attack direction, and meticulous planning. "They monitor key logistics routes, and we knew they’d see us. We planned how to neutralize the artillery that would try to destroy our equipment," 

The 13th Brigade of Ukrainian National Guard successfully conducted an offensive operation near Lyptsi in Kharkiv Oblast, officials reported on Oct. 4.

"The Guards captured seven enemy positions, destroyed an anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) position and a howitzer," the statement said, without specifying the exact date of the operation, only noting it was "recent."

 

An officer of the brigade, identified by the call sign French, credited the success to surprise, an unexpected attack direction, and meticulous planning."They monitor key logistics routes, and we knew they’d see us. We planned how to neutralize the artillery that would try to destroy our equipment," French told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

The fighter added that reaching a specific point would leave the enemy confused about their next move.