Foot soldiers get a long spear: Ukrainian assault units strike deep behind Russian lines
Ukraine's trench units now fly strike drones 150 km into the Russian rear—a job that once belonged to specialists.
Ukrainian assault regiments, known for their role in storming trenches, are now extending their operations far behind Russian lines, according to a report by Ukrainska Pravda. These troops are increasingly utilizing their own strike drones to mount deep strikes and conduct ground assaults, targeting the supply routes that sustain Russian forces before the infantry moves in.
In 2026, Ukraine has allocated dedicated funding to transform drones into a crucial tool for choking the enemy's logistics. This shift allows the same assault troops that storm positions to simultaneously starve them from up to 150 kilometers away. The 475th Separate Assault Regiment, also known as CODE 9.2, was among the first units outside of specialized drone units to conduct mid-strikes, utilizing medium-range attack drones to target locations 50 to 150 kilometers beyond the front.
To enhance coordination and effectiveness, CODE 9.2 and the 1st Separate Assault Regiment named after Dmytro Kotsiubailo jointly formed a multidomain operations command, codenamed Phalanx. Previously, each unit operated independently on different stretches of the front. With drones now preceding infantry movements, ground forces are assuming a more active role in combat efforts far beyond their own trenches.
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