The Russians have laid mines in the Oleksandrivka area; only robots can move there
During their retreat along the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces left behind extensive minefields. As a result, only ground-based robotic systems can navigate the area.
“They (the Russians—ed.) are mining not only their positions but also forest belts, plantations, approaches, roads, and routes that our ground-based robotic systems might travel along. Mining today is not limited to classic minefields, which, in principle, no one uses anymore. The enemy combines mining with remote-controlled weapons and FPV drones, creating complex threats along the routes,” Kolesnichenko noted.
According to him, after the enemy withdraws, the territory becomes dangerous, so it must be inspected, cleared of mines, and secured.
“This affects both the pace of advance and the ability to quickly establish logistics. We’re talking exclusively about off-road vehicles here, because neither a pickup truck nor a Bradley IFV can drive there,” the officer noted.
He explained that, in fact, the enemy is attempting to leave behind not just positions, but a system of obstacles and mines designed to slow the further advance of the Defense Forces.
Serhiy Kolesnichenko, an officer with the communications unit of the 148th Separate Artillery Brigade of the Zhytomyr Airborne Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, reported this in an interview with Ukrinform.
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