The attack caused Ukraine to lose a series of Polish armored vehicles.

A Ukrainian brigade attempted to attack near the village of Andreevka, south of Bakhmut, but failed and lost for the first time three Polish-supplied Rosomak armored vehicles.

On September 24, a Ukrainian brigade deployed its forces to attack Russian defense lines near the village of Andreevka on the southern edge of the city of Bakhmut. This is one of the important strongholds that can serve as a springboard for Ukraine to attack Russian defense units in Bakhmut, a city in Donetsk province.

In the video of the battle analyzed by Forbes on September 27, the Ukrainian attack was unsuccessful, causing them to suffer heavy losses in armor.

At least three KTO Rosomak armored personnel carriers and two Ukrainian BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles were damaged and abandoned on the battlefield, while two BMP-2s were also completely destroyed. Nearby was a BMP-2 destroyed in July, as well as two M113 and YPR-765 armored vehicles destroyed by Russian forces on September 2.

The failed attack cost Ukraine a series of Polish armored vehicles. — A series of Ukrainian armored vehicles near the village of Andreevka after the attack on September 24. Video: *Twitter/lost_warinua*

"This is the first time Ukraine has lost Rosomak armored vehicles, a line of vehicles that Poland donated to Ukraine earlier this year. It is unclear which unit these armored vehicles belong to. Most likely they belong to the 22nd Mechanized Brigade, which operates a variety of Western-aided equipment," editor David Axe wrote.

The KTO Rosomak (Wolverine) is an 8x8 wheeled armored personnel carrier produced in Poland based on a license copy of the Finnish Patria AMV. The original Rosomak variant is equipped with a 30 mm Mk 44 automatic cannon and a 7.62 mm machine gun, along with an advanced fire control system with a thermal imaging sight and an Obra laser warning device.

The Rosomak armored vehicle weighs about 25 tons, has a crew of three including driver, commander and gunner, and can transport 8 infantrymen. The vehicle can reach a maximum speed of more than 100 km/h thanks to a diesel engine with a capacity of more than 500 horsepower.

Rosomak is amphibious, but this is also its biggest weakness. To ensure the vehicle can float and move on water, the manufacturer had to cut down on defensive armor to minimize weight, making them more vulnerable to enemy fire.

"Losing three Rosomaks in a single attack is a huge loss for their operators. Fortunately, more will be supplied to Ukraine," Axe said.

Rosomak armored vehicle in service with the Ukrainian army. Photo: Twitter/front_ukrainian — Rosomak armored vehicle in service with the Ukrainian army. Photo: *Twitter/front_ukrainian*

The Polish government pledged in April to deliver a total of 200 Rosomaks to Ukraine, making them one of the largest Western-standard armored vehicles in Kiev's inventory, alongside the US-made M2 Bradley and Stryker vehicles.

100 vehicles are expected to be delivered this year, the first vehicles were handed over to the Ukrainian army in July. Polish media said that the remaining 100 will be produced under the order using funding from the US and the European Union (EU).

After the failed offensive on September 24, the Ukrainian army continued to pressure Russian forces in Andreevka. They later announced that they had regained control of the village and the neighboring village of Kleshcheevka in Donetsk province, marking the first step in the effort to retake Bakhmut.

Bakhmut is a city that Kiev lost to Russia in May, after what was considered the bloodiest and longest siege since the conflict began. Thousands of soldiers on both sides were estimated to have died in 10 months of fighting, which earned Bakhmut the nickname "the meat grinder".

Kiev has said its military wants to control Bakhmut to hold back Russian forces, prevent them from advancing further west and directly targeting Ukrainian defenses in the area. Meanwhile, RT military expert Vladislav Ugolny said Ukraine is focusing on retaking Bakhmut because it is a matter of "honor" for Kiev.

Location of the city of Bakhmut/Artemovsk, the villages of Kleshcheevka and Andreevka. Graphics: RYV — Location of the city of Bakhmut/Artemovsk, the villages of Kleshcheevka and Andreevka. Graphics: *RYV*

Western experts and officials have repeatedly criticized Ukraine for devoting too many valuable resources to defending Bakhmut, including units set up for a counteroffensive campaign that were also thrown into battle and suffered heavy losses.

Some Western experts also warned that Ukraine would continue to suffer heavy losses in terms of manpower and equipment in its efforts to reach Bakhmut, as the terrain south of the city is mostly flat and open. "Failed attacks like the one near the village of Andreevka are the price Ukraine has to pay for its progress south of Bakhmut," Axe said.

Vu Anh (According to Forbes, RT )

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