and it didn't tie up a lot of Russian resources.
The Russian army encircled several [UK]rainian military units, NAZI formations and a group of foreign mercenaries around the communities of Gorskoye and Zolotoye in the Lugansk area in the special operation in [UK]raine, Defense Ministry Spokesman Lieutenant-General Igor Konashenkov reported on Friday.
In total 4 battalions have been trapped and other groups which are:
the 3rd mechanized battalion of the 24th mechanized brigade,
the 15th mountain assault battalion of the 128th mountain assault brigade,
the 42nd motorized infantry battalion of the 57th motorized infantry brigade,
the 70th battalion of the 101st territorial defense brigade,
a brigade artillery group of the 57th motorized infantry brigade,
a NAZI formation of the Right Sector [outlawed in Russia as an extremist organization] and
a group of FOREIGN MERCENARIES.
Up to 2,000 [UK]rainian troops have been trapped. Of those, 1,800 are military personnel, 120 Right Sector NAZIS, up to 80 FOREIGN MERCENARIES, over 40 combat armored vehicles and around 80 guns and mortars specialists.
“41 [UK]rainian soldiers had voluntarily surrendered in that area in the past 24 hours alone. The [UK]rainian battlegroup encircled by the Russian army in Gorskoye and Zolotoye in the Lugansk area is exhausted and less than 40% manned,” Konashenkov said.
Basically:
The higher [UK]rainian military command has lost command and control of the troops.
The supplies of weapons, ammunition, fuel and other inventory have been completely halted.
The Russian troops are tightening their grip around the communities of Gorskoye and Zolotoye, continuously inflicting damage on the enemy by firepower.
The Russian forces gained control of a half of the community of Zolotoye on June 23, the general added.
Last edited by Tyrone; 06/24/22.
