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New Assault Tactics Help Russian Troops Liberate Settlements in Donetsk People’s Republic

New Assault Tactics Help Russian Troops Liberate Settlements in Donetsk People’s Republic

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Russian forces used unconventional assault tactics while liberating the settlements of Gulevo and Maryevka, the Defense Ministry said.

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The Russian Ministry of Defense released footage showing assault units advancing from multiple directions with support from drones and artillery, destroying Ukrainian firing positions and observation posts before clearing the settlements house by house. The combination of ground and air attacks made it difficult for Ukrainian forces to identify the source of incoming fire.

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