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American Military News
05-07-2025
- General
- American Military News
Ukrainians Turn Soviet Van Into Modern Warfare Tool To Fight Russian Drones
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. A clunky Soviet-designed off-road van, has become a tool of modern warfare for Ukrainian soldiers. The Bukhanka, the Russian word for a loaf of bread, may be one of the oldest in-production vehicle designs in the world, but a retrofitted version with a modern electronic warfare system is playing a key role in frontline survival in Ukraine's Donetsk region. Performing its 21st Century call of duty, the vehicle scans the skies for Russian drones, alerting troops of the 68th Jaeger Brigade near Pokrovsk and even intercepting camera feeds being sent back to Russian soldiers. For Yuriy and other soldiers in his brigade, the van and its technology are a life saver. 'If we can see what the drone sees, we can get out before it hits,' he explains as the van is quickly camouflaged to avoid enemy surveillance or kamikaze drones once it arrives in support of the troops. The Pokrovsk sector has become one of the hottest war zones along the front line in Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor. The vehicle travels down a road lined with netting, including overhead, to ward off incoming drones. But the netting offers limited protection. 'You're lucky none is flying right now,' says Andriy, an artilleryman. 'At night, it's two or three drones overhead, and then glide bombs. It's a concert starting at 9 p.m.' Andriy's story reflects the broader wartime shift many have endured. Before the full-scale invasion, he worked across Europe, repairing cars in Germany, milking cows in Denmark. After Russia invaded in February 2022, he volunteered to defend Ukraine. Even after being wounded, he refused to leave his unit. 'Here, everything is clear. You know what to do,' he says. Our interview is interrupted as the brigade receives an order to fire. A short circuit delays the self-propelled artillery system, but the crew resolves it in minutes, fires on the target, and immediately moves to a shelter to wait for the likely Russian response. According to Ukraine's General Staff, Pokrovsk is currently experiencing the most intense Russian assault activity of any frontline sector. 'Firing is one thing, return fire? That's when it gets intense,' says one soldier. The Bukhanka may have been around since 1965, but it arrived just in time for Yuriy, Andriy, and their Ukrainian colleagues.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
68th Jaeger Brigade destroys Russian vehicles with FPV drone and artillery
Soldiers of the 68th Jaeger Brigade, named after Oleksa Dovbush, destroyed a Russian ATV (all-terrain vehicle) with Russian troops inside using an FPV drone, and later, artillery completed its destruction with a precision strike. Source: 68th Jaeger Brigade on Facebook Details: Soldiers of the 68th Oleksa Dovbush Brigade showed a video of their drone chasing an ATV with Russian soldiers. Despite the attempts of the Russian paratroopers to fight back, the drone hits the vehicle, and those inside escape. Moments later, Ukrainian artillery finished the job with a precise strike. The abandoned target erupted in a blast so powerful it was torn apart, sending up a cloud of fire. "The explosion was like a haiku. Concise, meaningful, and beautiful," the military briefly commented. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Al Arabiya
21-02-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Ukrainian soldiers dismiss Trump-Russia peace push
Peace talks this week between Russia and the US aimed at ending three years of war in Ukraine have not impressed front-line Ukrainian troops, who see no quick end to the fighting if Kyiv is left out of negotiations. Clutching an assault rifle, an infantryman who goes by the call sign 'Rugbyist' recalled Ukraine's fierce resistance in the first weeks of Russia's February 2022 invasion, before Western support poured in, and suggested his country could do it again if needed. In any case, he had not placed high hopes in US President Donald Trump standing up for Ukraine: 'You can't be betrayed by a person you didn't expect anything from.' 'Maybe they decided something over there - but that's their opinion,' the 21-year-old, whose call sign means 'spring', told Reuters at a training base in southeastern Ukraine. 'Ukrainians won't believe all that.' Trump's push for a quick peace with Moscow while sidelining Ukraine has caused fear among many Ukrainians and their allies. But front-line troops say they are determined to fight on, citing three years of bitter sacrifices and the loss of tens of thousands of comrades-in-arms. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed any deals made behind Ukraine's back and has sought strong security guarantees from Kyiv's partners before agreeing to any settlement. Trump envoy Keith Kellogg said on Friday that he had 'extensive and positive' talks with Zelenskyy during a trip to Kyiv but offered no further information. Also on Friday, the Kremlin hinted at a meeting between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin but said the details had yet to be worked out. On the battlefield, meanwhile, outmanned and outgunned Ukrainian troops are struggling to hold back Russian advances along much of the sprawling eastern front. Fighting has been particularly fierce near the embattled logistics hub of Pokrovsk, defended in part by troops from Ukraine's 68th Jaeger Brigade.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ukrainian soldiers dismiss Trump-Russia peace push
By Vitalii Hnidyi and Valentyn Ogirenko DNIPROPETROVSK REGION, Ukraine (Reuters) - Peace talks this week between Russia and the U.S. aimed at ending three years of war in Ukraine have not impressed front-line Ukrainian troops, who see no quick end to the fighting if Kyiv is left out of negotiations. Clutching an assault rifle, an infantryman who goes by the call sign "Rugbyist" recalled Ukraine's fierce resistance in the first weeks of Russia's February 2022 invasion, before Western support poured in, and suggested his country could do it again if needed. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. In any case, he had not placed high hopes in U.S. President Donald Trump standing up for Ukraine: "You can't be betrayed by a person you didn't expect anything from." Another soldier, known as "Pruzhynka", was equally dismissive of the Russian-U.S. talks held in Saudi Arabia and said he still plans to take the fight to the enemy when he returns to the front. "Maybe they decided something over there - but that's their opinion," the 21-year-old, whose call sign means "spring", told Reuters at a training base in southeastern Ukraine. "Ukrainians won't believe all that." Trump's push for a quick peace with Moscow while sidelining Ukraine has caused fear among many Ukrainians and their allies. But front-line troops say they are determined to fight on, citing three years of bitter sacrifices and the loss of tens of thousands of comrades-in-arms. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has dismissed any deals made behind Ukraine's back and has sought strong security guarantees from Kyiv's partners before agreeing to any settlement. Trump envoy Keith Kellogg said on Friday that he had "extensive and positive" talks with Zelenskiy during a trip to Kyiv but offered no further information. Also on Friday, the Kremlin hinted at a meeting between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin but said the details had yet to be worked out. On the battlefield, meanwhile, outmanned and outgunned Ukrainian troops are struggling to hold back Russian advances along much of the sprawling eastern front. Fighting has been particularly fierce near the embattled logistics hub of Pokrovsk, defended in part by troops from Ukraine's 68th Jaeger Brigade. At their training ground, soldiers said they had little faith in the ongoing peace effort and saw no immediate end to the fighting. "There are many patriots among us - we're descendants of the Cossacks," said "Alladin", who was training the troops. "We will fight till the end." (Writing by Dan Peleschuk; editing by Giles Elgood)
Reuters
21-02-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Ukrainian soldiers dismiss Trump-Russia peace push
DNIPROPETROVSK REGION, Ukraine, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Peace talks this week between Russia and the U.S. aimed at ending three years of war in Ukraine have not impressed front-line Ukrainian troops, who see no quick end to the fighting if Kyiv is left out of negotiations. Clutching an assault rifle, an infantryman who goes by the call sign "Rugbyist" recalled Ukraine's fierce resistance in the first weeks of Russia's February 2022 invasion, before Western support poured in, and suggested his country could do it again if needed. In any case, he had not placed high hopes in U.S. President Donald Trump standing up for Ukraine: "You can't be betrayed by a person you didn't expect anything from." Another soldier, known as "Pruzhynka", was equally dismissive of the Russian-U.S. talks held in Saudi Arabia and said he still plans to take the fight to the enemy when he returns to the front. "Maybe they decided something over there - but that's their opinion," the 21-year-old, whose call sign means "spring", told Reuters at a training base in southeastern Ukraine. "Ukrainians won't believe all that." Trump's push for a quick peace with Moscow while sidelining Ukraine has caused fear among many Ukrainians and their allies. But front-line troops say they are determined to fight on, citing three years of bitter sacrifices and the loss of tens of thousands of comrades-in-arms. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has dismissed any deals made behind Ukraine's back and has sought strong security guarantees from Kyiv's partners before agreeing to any settlement. Trump envoy Keith Kellogg said on Friday that he had "extensive and positive" talks with Zelenskiy during a trip to Kyiv but offered no further information. Also on Friday, the Kremlin hinted at a meeting between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin but said the details had yet to be worked out. On the battlefield, meanwhile, outmanned and outgunned Ukrainian troops are struggling to hold back Russian advances along much of the sprawling eastern front. Fighting has been particularly fierce near the embattled logistics hub of Pokrovsk, defended in part by troops from Ukraine's 68th Jaeger Brigade. At their training ground, soldiers said they had little faith in the ongoing peace effort and saw no immediate end to the fighting. "There are many patriots among us - we're descendants of the Cossacks," said "Alladin", who was training the troops. "We will fight till the end."
