Russian “elite” paratroopers failed at least 3 operations in Ukraine/RBC
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Russia has attracted “elite” units of its paratroopers to fight in Ukraine. In particular, it was they who were supposed to attack Kyiv through the Gostomel airfield in March.
However, as the British intelligence officers said, the Russian Airborne Forces were not successful. And there are several reasons for this.
What you should know about the “elite” airborne units
British intelligence said that Russian airborne troops were actively involved in several notable tactical operations since start of the Russian invasion. We are talking about:
- an attempt to attack Kyiv through the Gostomel airfield in March,
- stopping traffic on the Izyum axis from April,
- and recent and expensive crossings across the Seversky Donets River.
Pay attention! The New York Times published spectacular photos confirming that the crossing at Belogorovka became a grave for 400 Russians.
It should be explained that the airborne units are mainly composed of professional contract soldiers. Its members have an elite status and receive an additional fee. The Airborne Forces were used on missions that are better suited for heavy armored vehicles.
However, Russia's failures on the territory of Ukraine testify to:
- strategic mismanagement of this potential,
- Russian failure to secure air superiority,
The misuse of the Airborne Forces in Ukraine shows how Putin's significant investment in the military over the past 15 years has led to an imbalance in the overall force, the intelligence officers explained.
They added that the inability to foresee the resistance of the Ukrainians and the further complacency of the Russian commanders led to significant losses in many elite units of Russia. does not stop conducting offensive operations in the Eastern Operational Zone and continues to deliver missile and air strikes against infrastructure facilities on the territory of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian military continues to titanicly resist Russian aggression. Over the past day, the invaders tried to storm the Donbass and the southern direction, but all their attempts came to naught.
The day before, the head of the Luhansk OV Sergey Gaidai denied the fake concerning the “cut off Luhansk region”. He noted that the Lisichansk-Bakhmut highway, which is called the “road of life”, is controlled by the Ukrainian military. At the same time, it should be understood that the occupiers are mercilessly shooting through it. A few days ago, the occupiers were already trying to enter this highway. Then, according to the General Staff, they suffered significant losses.
