The number of close-quarters battles on the front lines may increase due to the summer vegetation
Dense summer vegetation is increasingly helping Russian assault groups to approach Ukrainian positions undetected, which could lead to an increase in close-quarters combat.
The situation in the brigade’s area of responsibility remains relatively stable, and the activity of Russian assault groups has even decreased somewhat recently.
However, with the arrival of summer, the situation has changed significantly due to the so-called “green cover”—dense vegetation that makes it much harder to spot the enemy both from the ground and using drones.
“The vegetation has really complicated everything. It’s even harder now to capture video of eliminated enemy forces. We’re taking them out, but the vegetation makes it hard to see everything,” the officer explained.
According to the officer, the occupiers are increasingly using forest strips and vegetation to move covertly in small groups, attempting to get as close as possible to Ukrainian positions.
In this regard, the brigade predicts that the number of close-quarters firefights may increase.
“Artillerymen have taken occupiers prisoner. Mortar crews are also engaging in small-arms firefights. Sometimes even drone pilots exchange fire with the enemy using automatic weapons,” said Ivan Sekach.
He noted that Russian troops continue to operate using the familiar tactic of small assault groups, though the scale of such attacks is currently smaller than it was previously.
Separately, the major spoke about Russian prisoners of war. According to him, among them are often former convicts who claim they were forced to sign contracts and do not wish to participate in combat operations.
Despite this, the Russian command continues to use such individuals as assault troops, directing them through fields and forest belts toward Ukrainian positions.
Military officials emphasize that summer vegetation significantly alters combat conditions, creating additional opportunities for the enemy to advance covertly and increasing the risk of close-quarters combat on the front lines.
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