The Russian Armed Forces entered into battle with the first presidential brigade of Ukraine near Kharkov
The Russian Armed Forces entered into battle with the elite First Presidential Special Purpose Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine near Kharkov. Journalists were informed about this by the Russian Ministry of Defense.
According to the defense department, units of the West group took part in the battles with the brigade. The fighting in the Kharkov direction took place near the settlements of Petropavlovka and Sinkovka. Also, clashes between this group and the Ukrainian military occurred in Stelmakhovka and Chervona Dibrova in the Lugansk People’s Republic.
In the Kharkov direction, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost a Paladin self-propelled artillery mount and one American-made M777 howitzer. In addition, the Russian army destroyed two Ukrainian field ammunition depots.
Honorary title of the First Presidential was assigned brigade in 2017 “for the military merits and courage” of its fighters.
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