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Ukraine's Air Assault Troops are actively engaged in critical operations around Pokrovsk. The 7th Corps recently blew up a Russian logistics UGV near the area, showcasing tactical proficiency and agility. Despite Russia's partial success using light vehicles, Ukraine's defense forces continue to hold strategic positions, thwarting enemy attempts to penetrate deeper into Pokrovsk. These operations underscore the significance of Pokrovsk in the larger context of the Ukrainian national defense strategy. Germany and other ally nations continue to monitor these developments, as Ukraine's Air Assault Troops display unwavering resilience and strategic advantage against Russian occupiers.

What role do Air Assault Troops play in Ukraine's defense strategy?

Air Assault Troops are crucial in Ukraine’s defense operations, providing rapid response and strategic depth. They execute search and strike missions, minimizing enemy gains and maximizing territorial control. This flexibility makes them a pivotal component in safeguarding Ukraine’s territorial integrity.

How have the Air Assault Troops been effective in Pokrovsk?

The Air Assault Troops have been instrumental in maintaining control of Pokrovsk. Their recent operations destroyed enemy vehicles and effectively deterred Russian advancements. Their strategic placement and defensive tactics have reinforced Ukrainian positions significantly in this region.

What are the challenges faced by the Air Assault Troops in current operations?

The main challenges include countering well-equipped enemy forces and managing logistics under constant surveillance. Despite these hurdles, the troops have demonstrated resilience and tactical acumen, securing key areas and disrupting enemy logistics.

How has public perception of the Air Assault Troops changed over time?

Public perception has greatly improved, with widespread recognition of their bravery and strategic importance. The successful operations against Russian forces have highlighted their critical role in national defense, earning them significant respect and admiration across Ukraine.

What support do Air Assault Troops receive from the Ukrainian government?

The Ukrainian government provides extensive support, including modern equipment, tactical training, and logistics aid. Initiatives like Air Assault Forces Day show appreciation and commitment to bolstering their capabilities, reflecting the government's dedication to strengthening national security.

What strategic advantages do Air Assault Troops offer in combat scenarios?

Air Assault Troops offer rapid deployment, localized tactical superiority, and the ability to engage and disengage quickly, making them ideal for dynamic battlefield conditions. Their capacity to disrupt enemy movements and secure vital areas underpins their strategic value in combat.

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Battles for Pokrovsk Enemy attempts to bypass Pokrovsk and advance towards Hryshyne. Russian GRU group eliminated in Myrnohrad – 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Troops. VIDEO In Pokrovsk, the number of small-arms engagements is increasing, and Russian losses from direct fire continue to rise. Since the beginning of the month, Ukraine’s Defence Forces have eliminated 314 Russian troops in Pokrovsk, with another 71 wounded. 4 800 4 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Myrnohrad is under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Myrnohrad under control of Armed Forces of Ukraine: fighters of 38th Marine Brigade destroyed Russian flag with drone. VIDEO On 13 November, Russian occupiers hung their tricolour flag on the territory of the "Myrnohradvuhillia" mine. Ukrainian soldiers from the 38th Marine Brigade destroyed the enemy flag and prevented Russian forces from gaining a foothold in the city. 2 340 11 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Soldiers of the 7th Corps of the Airborne Forces destroyed the logistics route for supplying weapons to the occupiers in the direction of Pokrovsk. Defense Forces blow up occupiers’ logistics UGV near Pokrovsk. VIDEO Defense Forces of the 7th Corps of Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces blew up a Russian logistics Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) with a mine near Pokrovsk area. 3 307 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Air Assault Forces report on Russian assault on Pokrovsk Russian occupiers’ assault on Pokrovsk using light vehicles had partial success – 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Troops The enemy’s mass assault on Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region using light vehicles, which took place recently along the Selydove–Pokrovsk highway, had "partial success." Some of the Russian vehicles were destroyed on the approaches to the city, and others inside Pokrovsk. 4 890 11 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

The capture of Pokrovsk could open the way for Russia to Kramatorsk and Sloviansk Enemy wants to gain foothold in Pokrovsk’s high-rise buildings. Most intense fighting is in industrial zone, - 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Troops The 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Airborne Assault Troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is holding a defensive line within the Pokrovsk- Myrnohrad agglomeration. 1 789 1 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

The capture of Pokrovsk could open the way for Russia to Kramatorsk and Sloviansk Defence forces are conducting search and strike operations in Pokrovsk: enemy has reduced its activity but is trying to set up logistics Defence forces in the area of responsibility of the 7th Corps of Assault Regiment of the Airborne Assault Troops continue search and strike operations to detect and eliminate Russian soldiers in Pokrovsk. 2 637 6 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Zelenskyy moves Air Assault Forces Day to November 8 Ukraine to mark Air Assault Forces Day of Armed Forces of Ukraine on November 8 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree moving the Day of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from November 21 to November 8. 1 562 8 Previously in trend: Day of the Air Assault Forces of Ukraine (AAF)

Pokrovsk Enemy has intensified its assault operations in Pokrovsk direction, - AAF. VIDEO On the front line, in the area of responsibility of the 7th Corps of the Airborne Assault Forces, Russian assault operations have intensified. Ukrainian troops repelled the attacks and destroyed enemy armoured vehicles. 2 839 6 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

The north of Pokrovsk is being cleared of Russian forces. What is known? Clearing of north of Pokrovsk from occupiers continues, - 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Troops Ukrainian defence forces continue their operation to clear Pokrovsk of Russian invaders. 10 328 38 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Increasing assault groups and blocking logistics: how troops operate in Pokrovsk Tactical positions in several districts of Pokrovsk have been improved and number of assault groups has been increased, - 7th Corps of Air Assault Forces The situation in Pokrovsk as of 3:00 p.m. on November 1 6 076 25 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

What is happening in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad? Ruscists are not establishing foothold in Pokrovsk, but are only moving around periodically, - 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Troops Ukrainian defenders continue to destroy Russian occupiers who managed to infiltrate and accumulate in Pokrovsk. 2 334 12 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Battles in Pokrovsk Russian troops continue to infiltrate Pokrovsk and want to gain foothold on logistics routes, - 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Troops Russian occupiers are currently continuing their infiltration into Pokrovsk, attempting to reach logistics routes from the north of the Pokrovsk agglomeration. 2 074 4

Bodies of eliminated occupiers near Pokrovsk Bodies of eliminated occupiers in one of combat zones near Pokrovsk. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian paratroopers eliminated a significant number of Russian troops who were trying to gain a foothold in a small section of the frontline. 11 569 19

Ukrainian paratroopers liberated Kuchero Yar in Donetsk Oblast Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated Kucheriv Yar in Donetsk region: Ukrainian flag was raised there. VIDEO Units of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces, including the 132nd Separate Reconnaissance Battalion, liberated the village of Kucheriv Yar in the Dobropillia sector. 6 493 47 Previously in trend: De-occupation of settlements Situation in Dobropillia direction

Soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have released a video of dead invaders in the Dobropillia direction. Dozens of occupiers’ bodies rot in Dobropillia direction: no one searches or counts them. VIDEO Servicemen of Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces have filmed footage showing a "cemetery of occupiers" in the Dobropillia direction. 7 190 7 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

The military showed the repulsion of the Russian Federation’s offensive near Dobropillia Defense Forces repel Russian assault near Dobropillia: equipment destroyed, occupiers eliminated. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders thwarted another Russian offensive in the Dobropillia sector. The enemy suffered significant losses. 3 447 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Situation in Dobropillia direction

What is happening in the Pokrovsk direction? The Airborne Assault Forces provided an update. Most difficult situation - to south of Pokrovsk, where Russia wants to expand the Zvirovsky salient, - 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Troops The Airborne Assault Forces reported on the operational situation in the Pokrovsk defence zone. 1 188 0 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

ICTV host Vadym Karpiak ICTV host Karpiak mobilizes into Air Assault Forces ICTV host Vadym Karpiak has announced that he has decided to mobilize. 6 055 44 Previously in trend: TV host Karpiak mobilizes

Shahed Number of Shaheds shot down over Pokrovsk up 50% In September, the number of Russian Shahed kamikaze drones shot down over the Pokrovsk agglomeration increased by 50%. In August, 10 Shaheds were destroyed, while since the beginning of September, 16 have already been taken out. 1 274 3 Previously in trend: Interceptor drones

Pokrovsk direction. The Airborne Forces reported on what is happening Russians trying to block logistics routes in Pokrovsk direction, - 7th Corps of Airborne Forces. VIDEO The Russian invaders have intensified their assault operations in the area of responsibility of the 7th Airborne Forces Corps and are trying to block logistics routes. 3 216 2 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

elimination of foreign mercenaries Defense Forces eliminate about 500 foreign mercenaries from 28 countries fighting on Russia’s side. VIDEO Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s Defense Forces have eliminated around 500 foreign mercenaries fighting on the side of the aggressor state. 4 674 6 Previously in trend: Situation at front

AAF: Russians are preparing for a decisive breakthrough in Donetsk region Ruscists deployed forces near Pokrovsk for "decisive breakthrough" in Donetsk region - AAF Russian troops are preparing for a so-called "decisive breakthrough" in the Donetsk region. The occupiers' key objective remains unchanged: to capture the Pokrovsk–Kramatorsk–Slovyansk agglomeration. 5 499 42 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

war Ukrainian paratroopers captured moment when Russian commanders shot their own mobilised soldier. VIDEO Ukrainian paratroopers caught on video how Russian commanders from the 155th Separate Marine Infantry Brigade shot their own mobilised soldier. 17 853 40 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Four paratroopers captured 15 occupiers in the Kharkiv region Our paratroopers free two Ukrainian civilians and capture 15 Russian invaders in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Four of our servicemen from the Air Assault Forces carried out a successful operation in Kharkiv region. 6 762 5 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Ukrainian paratroopers defend Pokrovsk against Russian SRGs and eliminate occupiers. VIDEO For over a month, the enemy has persistently attempted to infiltrate Pokrovsk using sabotage and reconnaissance groups (SRG). Their main objective is to amass manpower for further operations. 12 087 13 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Dmytro Voloshyn "We are losing battles due to deception in reports" – commander of 8th Air Assault Corps Voloshyn Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers are losing local battles due to deception in frontline reports. 10 626 59 Previously in trend: False reports on the frontline situation

Yevhen Lasiichuk became commander of the 7th Corps of the Airborne Assault Forces Colonel Lasiichuk heads 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Forces Hero of Ukraine Colonel Yevhen Lasiichuk has been appointed commander of the 7th Air Assault Corps. 6 039 14 Previously in trend: Appointment of officers

war Our paratroopers repelled Russian assault, destroyed enemy vehicles and motorcycles, and attacked infantrymen. VIDEO Soldiers of the 46th separate airmobile brigade continue to successfully destroy enemy mobile targets. The drones are targeting enemy vehicles, motorcycles and movement between positions. 4 288 5 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Our paratroopers destroyed 2 guns, ammo depot, and mortar of Russian invaders. VIDEO Fighters of the 148th Separate Artillery Brigade of the Zhytomyr-based Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed two artillery guns, an ammunition depot, and a mortar belonging to Russian forces. 1 749 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Group of 7 Russian soldiers blown up in minefield. VIDEO A group of seven Russian infantrymen walked into a minefield laid by Ukrainian airborne troops. None of the occupiers survived. 7 776 24 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

8th Corps ofAir Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is a new military command structure. 8th Corps of Air Assault Forces has been established within Armed Forces of Ukraine The 8th Corps of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine includes six combat brigades, some of which fought during the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO) and Joint Forces Operation (JFO), while others were formed after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 3 539 3 Previously in trend: Corps system in AFU

captured occupier Our paratroopers captured nine Russian soldiers in Kursk region. VIDEO Nine servicemen of the Russian army were captured by Ukrainian paratroopers and their allies in the Kursk region. The prisoners were provided with timely medical and psychological assistance. 10 380 29 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kursk and Sumy regions AFU captured occupiers in Kursk region

Budanov awarded paratroopers with weapons Budanov awarded paratroopers with weapons. VIDEO+PHOTOS The Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov awarded the servicemen of the 80th separate air assault brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with award pistols. 11 313 20 Previously in trend: Award weapon for paratroopers

Sudzha Our paratroopers launched rocket and artillery attacks on occupiers on outskirts of Sudzha, Kursk region. VIDEO In the Kursk region, combined enemy sabotage and assault groups wanted to move along a gas pipeline branch. The occupiers tried to gain a foothold on the outskirts of the town of Sudzha. 7 831 10 Previously in trend: Situation at front Destruction of the occupiers

Paratroopers are being trained to use T-11 parachute systems Tests and training of paratroopers to use modern T-11 parachutes continue - General Staff. PHOTOS The Ukrainian Airborne Forces continue to test and train personnel for parachuting using modern T-11 parachute systems. 11 932 56 Previously in trend: Use of modern T-11 parachutes Paratroopers training

Ukrainian paratroopers take control of Kotlyne in Pokrovsk sector Ukrainian paratroopers take control of Kotlyne in Pokrovsk direction Sicheslavsk paratroopers have taken control of Kotlyne in the Pokrovsk sector. 8 559 17 Previously in trend: War

evacuation Driver of 82nd Separate Airborne Assault Brigade evacuated more than dozen soldiers from their position under fire and saved comrades. VIDEO The driver of an evacuation vehicle of the 82nd separate airborne assault brigade became a real hero while saving his comrades. The occupiers' FPV drone hit the vehicle on the way to its destination, but this did not stop the driver, as he realised that the lives of our soldiers depended on him. 6 245 9 Previously in trend: War

War Artillerymen of 148th SAB hit two Russian howitzers and tank with counter-battery fire. VIDEO Soldiers of the 148th Separate Artillery Brigade of the Airborne Forces used counter-battery fire to hit two Russian howitzers and a tank. 5 036 4 Previously in trend: War

Paratroopers captured 21 occupiers in Kursk region of Russia Ukrainian paratroopers capture 21 Russian servicemen in Kursk region. VIDEO Ukrainian paratroopers and adjacent units captured 21 Russian army servicemen in the Kursk region. 16 121 63

captured Russian Russian prisoner tells about losses of DPRK military: "There were Koreans ahead of us, but I saw only dead ones". VIDEO Zlobin Andrey Valerievich from the 11th Separate Air Assault Brigade of the Russian Army was captured by Ukrainian paratroopers in the village of Makhnovka, Kursk region. 11 087 38 Previously in trend: War

The occupier in the trench, the elimination of the Russian Eliminated Russian invader burns in trench in Donetsk region. VIDEO Soldiers of the Unmanned Systems Unit of the 46th Separate Airmobile Brigade of the Airborne Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated a Russian invader who was holed up in a trench in Donetsk region. The warriors hit the occupier with an accurate ammunition drop, after which his body caught fire. 11 945 37 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian paratroopers Ukrainian paratroopers capture 27 Russian soldiers in Kursk region. VIDEO Airborne assault troops, together with adjacent units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces, captured 27 Russian servicemen in the Kursk region. 10 754 24

paratroopers captured Russians. Nine pieces Fighters laid nine captured Russians in courtyard of private farm and began their initial interrogation. VIDEO Ukrainian paratroopers captured nine Russian soldiers. 18 065 19

assault Soldiers of artillery brigade recorded last moments of occupier’s life near burning armored vehicles. VIDEO 18+ In the Donetsk region, soldiers of the 148th Separate Artillery Zhytomyr Brigade of the Airborne Division of the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled a Russian mechanized attack using FPV drones to strike at enemy vehicles and infantry. 10 564 11 Previously in trend: War

Вручення нагород до Дня ДШВ Zelenskyy honors Air Assault Forces soldiers with state awards. PHOTOS On the occasion of the Day of the Airborne Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the military and relatives of the fallen Heroes of Ukraine and presented state awards. 2 778 11 Previously in trend: War

Десантники назвали втрати РФ на Курщині Air Assault Forces have killed and wounded almost 8,000 Russian servicemen since beginning of operation in Kursk region. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of the operation in Kursk region, Ukrainian paratroopers have inflicted nearly 8,000 casualties on Russian troops. This equates to 15 battalions. 1 092 2 Previously in trend: War

Російських "Орлан-10" Since beginning of operation in Kursk region, paratroopers have destroyed 149 enemy airborne means of attack: helicopters and drones. INFOGRAPHICS Since August, air defence units of the Airborne Forces in Kursk region have destroyed 3 helicopters and 146 enemy drones. 859 5

російська техніка рухається дорогою Paratroopers of 46th Brigade repel enemy’s attempt to capture Maksymilianivka: 2 tanks and 5 armored personnel carriers destroyed. VIDEO In the Kurakhove sector, Ukrainian paratroopers repelled an attack by Russian troops. 5 057 4

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