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Air assault troops are pivotal in Ukraine's defense strategy, facing continuous battles with remarkable success. Recently, the 8th Air Assault Corps faced challenges due to deceptive reports on the frontline, as highlighted by Commander Voloshyn. Meanwhile, leadership updates in the 7th Corps signal a dynamic phase for these specialized forces under Colonel Lasiichuk's command. Operationally, the 46th Separate Airmobile Brigade thwarted Russian assaults by destroying key enemy vehicles and taking strategic positions. In Kursk, Ukrainian paratroopers have captured multiple Russian soldiers, ensuring secure operations and territorial control. As they continue rigorous training with modern parachute systems, the Ukrainian Air Assault Troops maintain their readiness, as evidenced by the strategic establishment of the 8th Corps, ready to advance Ukraine's military capabilities.

What challenges do Ukrainian air assault troops currently face?

Ukrainian air assault troops encounter challenges such as deceptive reports from the frontline, which can affect strategic decisions and the outcome of local battles. These challenges require constant adaptation and vigilance from their commanders and forces to maintain operational effectiveness.

How are Ukrainian air assault troops contributing to the security of the Kursk region?

In the Kursk region, Ukrainian air assault troops have been instrumental in capturing Russian soldiers and repelling enemy attacks. Their efforts have helped prevent enemy fortifications and secure critical areas, showcasing their strategic value in maintaining regional stability.

Who has been appointed as the new commander of the 7th Air Assault Corps?

Colonel Yevhen Lasiichuk has been appointed as the new commander of the 7th Air Assault Corps, bringing a wealth of experience and leadership to enhance the capabilities and readiness of Ukraine's air assault troops in their ongoing operations and defense efforts.

What training developments are occurring within the Air Assault Forces?

The Ukrainian Air Assault Forces are undergoing significant training developments, including the testing and training of personnel with modern T-11 parachute systems. This advancement ensures that the troops remain capable and prepared for a variety of airborne operations.

How have Ukrainian paratroopers been successful against Russian forces recently?

Ukrainian paratroopers have captured numerous Russian soldiers and destroyed enemy vehicles and equipment in recent operations. Their strategic use of artillery and innovative tactics, including minefields and drones, has allowed them to maintain pressure and secure victories against adversarial forces.

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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. 11 822 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. 10 537 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. 5 972 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. 4 262 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. 1 605 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. 7 711 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. 3 449 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. 10 355 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. 11 223 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. 7 797 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. 11 900 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. 8 535 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. 6 219 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. 4 955 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. 16 101 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. 11 064 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. 11 912 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. 10 737 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. 18 007 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. 10 534 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. 2 762 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. 1 080 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. 843 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. 5 033 4

Прорив кордону в Курській області Ukrainian commanders of airborne forces show how Ukrainian paratroopers broke through another section on border with Russia (updated). VIDEO Units of the 95th Separate Air Assault Polissia Brigade of the Airborne Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine broke through one of the sections of the Russian border. 21 569 36 Previously in trend: War

дшв Ukrainian paratroopers defeat Russian airborne unit in Kursk region. VIDEO Russian troops are making desperate attempts to force units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces out of the Kursk region. 30 401 42 Previously in trend: War

Ситуація на Харківщині (фото ілюстративне) In Kharkiv direction, Russians reduced use of equipment during assaults, - 77th SAB Russians are using less armored vehicles during assaults in the Kharkiv direction. 689 0 Previously in trend: War

курськ Beginning of Kursk operation: demining, breaching border, destroying enemy’s defensive lines. VIDEO Ukrainian paratroopers published a video showing fragments of the beginning of the Kursk operation on 6 August 2024. 9 562 14 Previously in trend: War

війна Paratroopers repel enemy assault, destroy tank and armored vehicle of occupiers and eliminate 12 Russians. VIDEO The soldiers of the 79th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade repelled the Russian assault. The enemy suffered losses in equipment and personnel. 9 532 4 Previously in trend: War

війна Ukrainian paratroopers capture occupier with help of drone. VIDEO Ukrainian paratroopers captured a Russian soldier: the entire operation was filmed by a drone. 9 773 9 Previously in trend: War

білецький Biletskyi on transfer of Ishkulov, commander of 80th AAF, to another position: I hope that there was mistake and brigade commander will be returned to his brigade The commander of the 3rd Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Colonel Andrii Biletskyi, commented on the public appeal of the 80th Air Assault Forces regarding the transfer of Brigadier Emil Ishkulov to another position. 8 598 35

дшв Air Assault Forces Command denies fake about liquidation of Air Assault Forces as separate branch of Armed Forces of Ukraine The command of the Air Assault Forces denied the information about the alleged liquidation of the Air Assault Forces as a separate branch of the Armed Forces. 24 359 6

Еміль Ішкулов Commander of 80th AAF Ishkulov to be promoted to higher position - Air Assault Forces Emil Ishkulov, commander of the 80th Separate Air Assault Galician Brigade, is to be transferred to a higher position. 9 730 41 Previously in trend: War

війна Paratroopers of 46th Separate Airmobile Brigade repel enemy assault in Marinka direction: 13 units of occupiers’ armored vehicles are destroyed. VIDEO On 13 June, paratroopers of the 46th Separate Airmobile Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled the largest enemy assault during the entire period of their presence in the Marinka direction. 7 054 2 Previously in trend: War

дшв Three prisoners shot by Russians were soldiers of 82nd Air Assault Brigade, - Air Assault Forces The Ukrainian Armed Forces prisoners of war killed by Russians in Zaporizhzhia served in the 82nd Separate Air Assault Brigade. 12 296 21 Previously in trend: War

дшв,нагородження Zelenskyy presents state awards on occasion of Day of Airborne Assault Forces. VIDEO&PHOTOS On the occasion of the Day of the Airborne Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented state awards, battle flags, ribbons of the honorary award of the President of Ukraine "For Courage and Bravery" and awarded honorary titles to brigades. 5 154 10 Previously in trend: War

десантник Today Ukraine celebrates Day of Airborne Assault Forces. VIDEO Today, November 21, Ukraine celebrates the Day of the Airborne Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 3 954 14 War in Ukraine

війна Two paratroopers, who were under occupation for year and half, were returned to Ukraine. VIDEO Recently, two paratroopers who had been hiding in the occupied territory of one of Ukraine’s regions since the beginning of the full-scale war have been returned to the territory controlled by Ukraine. All this time, the soldiers were in an illegal situation and successfully hid thanks to local residents. 13 833 20 Previously in trend: War

порошенко 78th Assault Regiment of Russian Air Force received Poseidon UAV complex and DAF trucks. PHOTO The 78th Assault Regiment "Herts" of the Air Assault Division of the Ukrainian Armed Forces received a Poseidon UAV system and DAF trucks. 5 299 27 Previously in trend: War

війна Sicheslav paratroopers destroyed occupiers’ tank. VIDEO The soldiers of the 25th separate airborne brigade of the Airborne Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed an enemy tank. 6 084 6 Previously in trend: War

безпілотник Occupants started using plywood drones for aerial reconnaissance, - Ukrainian Armed Forces HQ. PHOTO Russian military began using drones made of plywood at frontline. 16 914 67 Previously in trend: War

козел,купол,анатолій Assault troops command - about Kupol officer: Transferred to equivalent position, may again become brigadier general The Command of the Airborne Assault Forces clarified the situation with the commander of the 3rd Battalion of the 46th Brigade, Anatoly "Kupol" Kozl, who was transferred to a rear position after an interview with The Washington Post, where he complained about the lack of ammunition, the low level of training of mobilized soldiers, as well as high losses. 22 273 61 Previously in trend: War

су-25 Sicheslav paratroopers shot down Russian Su-25 "Hrach" armored attack aircraft The troops of the air defense unit 25 separate airborne Sicheslav Brigade of the Airborne Assault Troops "landed" the Russian Su-25 "Hrach" armored attack aircraft. 14 630 13 War in Ukraine

берет,дшв Paratroopers destroyed SRG of Russians in Bakhmut area. VIDEO Fighters of the 71st separate hunting brigade of the Airborne Assault Troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine defeated a sabotage and reconnaissance group of invaders in the Bakhmut district of the Donetsk region. 35 656 17 War in Ukraine

залужний Zaluzhny congratulated Ukrainian soldiers on Day of Airborne Assault Troops: "You are always first! You are where it is most difficult". VIDEO The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny congratulated the Ukrainian soldiers on the Day of Airborne Assault Troops. 8 893 13 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

дшв Paratrooper of 95th SAAB landed another Russian "Orlan-10". VIDEO A Zhytomyr paratrooper shot down another Russian Orlan-10 UAV. The Ukrainian defender already has 15 enemy drones on his account. 12 033 29 Previously in trend: War

техніка,знищення Soldiers of 80th SAB destroyed Russian APCs, IFVs, and MT-LB. VIDEO Fighters of the Airborne Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to destroy the equipment of the Russian occupiers. 10 330 4 Previously in trend: War

орлан,дшв AAT soldiers shot down enemy UAV "Orlan-10". VIDEO&PHOTOS Paratroopers from the Donetsk region landed the Russian "Orlan-10" UAV. 4 224 0 Previously in trend: War

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