Ukraine outfoxes Russia near Donetsk’s fortress belt with Soviet BTR-60s rebuilt as kamikaze robots, storms a key hub and takes 250 Russian prisoners
Russia burned its reserves on a feint while the 3rd Army Corps took Nove, closing Vivaldi's decisive third season, its commander says.
Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps has triumphed over Russian forces in Nove, a crucial settlement in Donetsk Oblast, by employing Soviet BTR-60 armored carriers as remote-controlled kamikaze robots. This strategic move, part of Ukraine's counteroffensive Vivaldi, led to the defeat of Russian reserves and the capture of 250 Russian prisoners.
The operation, which has liberated over 125 square kilometers, was a turning point in the offensive. Ukraine's forces infiltrated the village through a deceptive feint, drawing Russia's attention away from the true assault on Nove. The BTR-60, upgraded with the BM-7 Parus turret, proved effective in breaking through Russian defenses.
The victory marked a significant breakthrough in Ukraine's efforts to disrupt Russian encirclement of Donetsk Oblast's fortress cities.
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