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Ukraine's 79th brigade releases video of 'massive' Russian attack being repelled near Kurakhove

by Kateryna Denisova and The Kyiv Independent news desk September 23, 2024 9:30 AM 2 min read
The footage shared on Sept. 23, 2024, showing Ukrainian forces repelling a Russian assault in the Kurakhove sector. (The 79th Tavrian Air Assault Brigade/Telegram)
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Ukraine's 79th Tavrian Air Assault Brigade said on Sept. 22 it had repelled a "massive" Russian assault in the Kurakhove sector in Donetsk Oblast.

Russia is carrying out intense attacks in multiple sections of the eastern front, with attempts to break through Ukraine's defenses in Donetsk Oblast toward the towns of Pokrovsk and Kurakhove.

Ukrainian troops fended off 28 attacks in the Kurakhove sector over the past day alone, Ukraine's General Staff said in its latest update on Sept. 23.

Russian forces tried to break through lines near the village of Kostiantynivka, the 79th brigade said, sharing footage showing the assault.

The attack reportedly involved 20 pieces of equipment, including 14 armored vehicles with infantry and six tanks.

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The footage shared on Sept. 23, 2024, showing Ukrainian forces repelling a Russian assault in the Kurakhove sector. (The 79th Tavrian Air Assault Brigade/Telegram)

The brigade said it spotted the Russian convoy in advance, and used artillery, drones, and anti-tank missiles to repel the assault.

According to the statement, Ukraine's paratroopers damaged one Russian tank, destroyed two others as well as two Russian armored vehicles carrying troops.

"Another vehicle managed to make a shameful escape," the brigade said, adding: "Our strike drone operators arranged a spectacular safari for dismounted Russian infantry."

The Kyiv Independent could not verify these reports.

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The Ukrainian military said that as of Sept. 12 Russian troops were pushing toward Kurakhove from three directions, but their advance has slowed down.

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