Khartiia commander says battlefield has moved beneath the surface
The battlefield in the 2nd Khartiia Corps’ area of responsibility has increasingly moved underground, with Ukrainian forces now outperforming Russian troops in this form of combat, corps commander Ihor Obolienskyi said.
The commander of the 2nd Khartiia Corps, Ihor Obolienskyi, has stated that the battlefield in his area of responsibility has shifted underground, with Ukrainian forces currently outperforming Russian troops in underground combat. Obolienskyi emphasized that this underground warfare is a new domain for Western countries, where Khartiia excels.
He further highlighted the increasing use of drones by Khartiia troops in underground operations, predicting that warfare will become even more technologically advanced in this domain. Obolienskyi asserted that Khartiia is currently more effective in underground combat, both in spirit and technology, compared to Russian forces. This shift towards underground warfare is attributed to the risks associated with surface movements, which are becoming increasingly hazardous due to widespread drone surveillance and strike capabilities.
Notably, Khartiia units have recently made significant advances in the Kupiansk area, liberating large swaths of territory over the past few weeks.
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