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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ukraine's National Guard foils Russian "swimming assault" on Pokrovsk front
Soldiers of the 3rd Brigade of Ukraine's National Guard, also known as the Spartan Brigade, have shared how they stopped an attempt by Russian forces to approach Ukrainian positions by swimming. Source: video by the Spartan Brigade Details: The soldiers said they had previously repelled various Russian assaults involving infantry, armoured vehicles, motorcycles and quad bikes. However, this time, the Russians managed to surprise even the experienced Spartans. Quote: "On the Pokrovsk front, the occupiers, suffering heavy losses, decided to approach Ukrainian positions in a last-ditch effort… through a body of water. Our drones 'escorted' the failed divers. And so, the occupiers failed this swimming test." Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Politics
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Ukraine's National Guard brigade retakes Russian-held position on Pokrovsk front
A rapid response unit from the 4th Battalion of the 3rd Brigade of Ukraine's National Guard, also known as the Spartan Brigade, has successfully retaken a Russian-held position on the Pokrovsk front. Source: Oleksandr Pivnenko, Commander of Ukraine's National Guard Details: The brigade reported that Ukrainian forces had breached Russian defensive lines and reclaimed a fortified position previously under Russian control. The soldiers dismounted from an armoured personnel carrier, which then opened fire to support the infantry's advance. Footage released shows the National Guard fighters attacking the Russian forces. Background: On 4 May, Ukraine's Air Force released a video featuring the Patriot air defence system operator who intercepted a Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missile over Kyiv in 2023 for the first time ever. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
