Mortar men of the Air Assault Troops of the Ukrainian Armed Forces specialize in eliminating and suppressing manpower, destroying enemy firing positions — shelters, fortifications or dugouts located in the field.
Among them — mortarmen of the 71st separate Jaeger brigade of the DShV, who fire at the Russian invaders near Volchansk. They cover the assault groups of their sister cities, suppress the manpower of the Russian Federation and knock out the invaders from ambushes.
Ukrainians can donate to the needs of mortarmen of the Airborne Assault Troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine within the framework of the Druzi DShV project.
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Volchanskoe direction — one of the hottest in the Kharkov region. 23-year-old Rostislav with the call sign Bug — this is the commander of the mortar battery of the 71st separate Jaeger brigade of the DShV of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, defending Volchansk.
February 24, 2022, he, still a cadet at the Sagaidachny National Academy of Land Forces, was alerted.
— We must protect not only our family, children, women, parents, but also our state. I think everyone should do this now, — said Bug.
Mortars always accompany attack aircraft, cover infantry, and also destroy invaders in ambushes. They must be fast and mobile — shoot back, move and hit the Russian army again.
— Mortars have the advantage of — rate of fire, mobility, ease of use. They can hit the enemy behind cover, — noted by the commander.
How to become a mortarman of the DShV
Mortar men need courageous and determined specialists in various fields. Ordinary citizens can also strengthen Ukrainian soldiers by submitting an application on the website of the Air Assault Troops of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
You can also contact the recruiting center of the 71st separate Jaeger brigade of the DShV to undergo general military training and combat coordination.
You can also support the Air Assault Troops of the Ukrainian Armed Forces with a donation on the Druzi DShV website or using a special QR code. The funds raised will be used to purchase the necessary electronic warfare systems, drones, spare parts, night vision devices, special engineering equipment and thermal imagers.
