A massive assault by a combined group of Russian troops in the Zaporizhzhia sector was crushingly defeated.
According to Ukrinform, this was reported by the 128th separate mountain assault Transcarpathian brigade.
In the evening of April 16, columns of enemy vehicles with infantry moved towards Ukrainian positions, in particular, the sector held by the 128th Mountain Assault Brigade. Their total number was more than three hundred assault vehicles and about 40 units of armored vehicles (BMPs, armored personnel carriers, tanks, and ATVs).
“Repelling the massive attack was an example of effective cooperation between different combat units. Aerial reconnaissance detected the enemy columns in time, so UAV operators began to destroy the equipment 8 kilometers from our positions,” said ‘Hans’, deputy commander of the BBPS battalion.
At the same time, cannon artillery joined in and delivered a powerful blow to the enemy.
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Video: Facebook page of the 128th separate mountain assault Transcarpathian brigade
“Only a small part of the Russians managed to break through the fire screen and reach the range of small arms fire. Our infantry chased these losers with mortars, machine guns and assault rifles,” the 128th Brigade said in a statement.
The battle lasted more than two hours and ended after dark. It resulted in the destruction of 29 units of enemy armored vehicles and about 140 attack aircraft. The 128th Brigade reports that it did not lose a single position.
“This evening the Russians got a beating they will remember for a long time. Those who survived,” the brigade commented.
As Ukrinform reported, the total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022 to April 22, 2025 in the war against Ukraine amounted to about 943,060 people, including another 1,130 people over the past day. The Russian army has also lost 10,683 (+4) tanks, 22,296 (+19) armored combat vehicles, 26,689 (+26) artillery systems, 1367 (+0) MLRS, 1140 (+1) air defense systems, 370 (+0) aircraft, and 335 (+0) helicopters, Operational and tactical UAVs – 33,388 (+118), cruise missiles – 3,148 (+0), ships/boats – 28 (+0), submarines – 1 (+0), vehicles and tankers – 45,458 (+134), special equipment – 3,859 (+0).
Source: AFU showcase repelling massive Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia sector
