The Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine report further improvements to the system of engineering equipment and the construction of fortifications around Kyiv.
Source: Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Telegram
Quote: "The build-up of the defence lines of Kyiv continues! The system of engineering equipment and the construction of fortifications around the capital continue to be improved. Proper engineering preparation of positions is one of the most important factors for defence and successful destruction of the enemy."
Quote from the Commander of Kyiv defence forces, Lieutenant General Oleksandr Pavliuk: "Based on the conclusions of the analysis of the defence of the capital in February-April, additional measures are being taken to strengthen the defence. First of all, we equip firing positions and shelters for personnel.
In addition, we are building up the fortification equipment of the defence lines by installing long-term fire structures of various types. We are also installing explosive and non-explosive engineering barriers in front of the positions of our troops." --->READ MORE HERE
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Horrified Russian conscripts sent to the frontlines with minimal training and abysmal equipment have resorted to playing dead on the battlefield, their wives have claimed.
The wives of three men mobilized into the 423rd Guards Motor Rifle Regiment in September said their husbands are now facing court martial after abandoning their assignment, independent Russian outlet Novaya Gazeta Europe reported.
The women, whose names have been changed, alleged that their husbands were sent into battle after barely two weeks of training, which mostly involved digging trenches.
“They built a campsite in a forest. They had no training out there, they were only taken to a shooting range twice, and that’s it,” one wife, Yelena, told the outlet.
After the men were deployed to the Luhansk region of Ukraine on Oct. 14, their families did not hear from them for about two weeks. Then, around Oct. 26, many of the wives reported getting calls from their husbands, who were begging for help.
“My husband called me on [Oct. 27], said it was total chaos out there, told me they were being used as a living shield,” Yelena said. “Lacking any equipment, they were sent there escorted by two guys, also draftees, who had zero combat experience. --->READ MORE HEREFollow links below to +++++relevant+++++ and related stories:
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