Russia captures Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk; Russia fires 'rocket rain' at Ukrainian positions... are notable news that will be in the Russia-Ukraine war bulletin on the morning of February 19.
Ukrainian soldiers captured in Kursk
The Russian Defense Ministry reports on the progress of special military operations.
The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the operation to neutralize the formations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the territory of the Kursk region.
In 24 hours, Ukraine's losses in the above direction were: 300 troops, 4 tanks, including 1 Abrams tank, 3 infantry fighting vehicles, including 2 US-made Bradley armored fighting vehicles, 3 armored personnel carriers, 15 armored fighting vehicles, 23 motor vehicles, 3 self-propelled artillery systems and 1 artillery piece.
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| Russian soldiers fire at Ukrainian stronghold. Source: Russian Defense Ministry |
In addition, 1 launcher and 1 radar of the Norwegian-made NASAMS system, 1 Ukrainian UAV command post were destroyed. 4 Ukrainian soldiers surrendered, 3 soldiers were captured.
In the direction of Kharkov, units from the Russian Sever forces inflicted damage to the personnel and equipment of two territorial defense brigades near Liptsy and Volchansk (Kharkov region).
During the day, Ukraine lost 35 soldiers, 2 armored fighting vehicles, 5 vehicles and 1 artillery piece. A supply depot was destroyed.
In the Kupyansk direction, the Russian Zapad Forces took control of Figolevka (Kharkov region). They attacked 3 Ukrainian mechanized brigades, 2 Ukrainian assault brigades and 2 Ukrainian territorial defense brigades.
Ukrainian losses on the upper side during the day were: 190 troops, 3 US-made M113 armored personnel carriers, 7 vehicles and 6 field guns, including 1 British-made FH-70 155 mm howitzer. Two ammunition depots were destroyed.
In the Donetsk direction, the Russian Yug Army Group gained more advantageous lines and positions. Ukrainian losses in the above direction were: 180 troops, 1 armored fighting vehicle, 2 motor vehicles and 2 ammunition depots.
Russia fires 'rocket rain' at Ukrainian troop deployment positions
The Russian Defense Ministry recently released images of rocket artillery firing at temporary Ukrainian troop deployment positions in the southern Donetsk region.
“Launch rockets of the Vostok Group carried out a strike on temporary deployment points of personnel and equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Kostiantynivka, Soniachne and Dniproenergo south of Donetsk,” the TASS news agency quoted a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry as saying.
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| Russian artillery shells Ukrainian stronghold. Source: Russian Defense Ministry |
Video footage released by the Russian military later showed units of the Vostok Army Group using BM-27 Uragan rocket launchers to fire a series of rockets at positions where Ukrainian troops were deployed.
The BM-27 Uragan "hurricane" is a multiple rocket launcher designed by the Soviet Union and put into service in the army since the late 1970s. The total weight of the BM-27, including the truck and the gun platform, is 20 tons; 9.63m long; 2.8m wide; 3.23m high. The combat crew of 4 includes the commander, gunner, driver and soldier in charge of measuring target coordinates.
Ukraine shoots down 3 Russian air defense systems in one day
According to Defense Express, Ukrainian media posted a video recording the scene of the country's military using UAVs to shoot down three Russian air defense systems in Zaporizhzhia.
The raid was carried out by the 65th Mechanized Brigade in just one day, the specific location was not disclosed. In the video, the Ukrainian army caused Russia to lose 1 Tor air defense system and 2 Buk air defense systems.
Tor-M2 is an air defense system produced by Almaz-Antey Corporation, considered one of the most modern air defense vehicles that the Russian army possesses.
Source: https://congthuong.vn/chien-su-nga-ukraine-sang-192-nga-bat-giu-linh-ukraine-o-kursk-374491.html
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