The combat capabilities of the Russian Federation in one of the directions have degraded: ISW revealed details
Date: 2023-10-04 Author: Кирило Загоруйко Categories: WAR
The combat capabilities of Russian units that are constantly fighting in the Orekhovsky direction (Zaporozhye region) have deteriorated significantly. They can no longer carry out counterattacks and resist the Ukrainian breakthrough, says a new report from the US Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
Analysts emphasize that Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, during a recent conference call with the military leadership of the Russian Federation, identified a strange group of Russian armed formations operating in the west of the Zaporozhye region.
In particular, Shoigu attributed successful Russian defensive operations around Rabotinoy and Verbovoy to units of the 70th Guards Motorized Rifle Regiment, 56th Airborne Brigade, 56th Air Army, 56th Air Assault Regiment and others. At the same time, Shoigu did not single out other formations that are usually credited with holding the Rabotino-Verbovoye line, such as the 108th and 247th regiments (7th Airborne Division).
“According to ISW, the participation of the 70th Guards Motorized Rifle Regiment in counterattacks indicates that the combat capabilities of the active units of the 7th Airborne Division have been significantly deteriorated, and that these airborne elements can no longer conduct all counterattacks along the entire Ukrainian breakthrough into the Orekhovskoe direction.” , the report says.
Analysts note that some of the formations that Shoigu identified consistently counterattacked at the Rabotino-Verbovoe line to their detriment.
“Shoigu’s choice of units may indicate that he seeks to single out Russian commanders who continue to carry out orders from the Russian military leadership regarding relentless counterattacks,” ISW suggests.
