The Russians are using infiltration tactics into Ukrainian positions more frequently than before, intended to cause chaos, say Ukrainian frontline soldiers, according to Business Insider.
Guided by drones, small groups of soldiers sneak across the front lines and create increasing problems for Ukrainian defenders.
Their missions vary: capturing key positions, which they are tasked with holding until reinforcements arrive; disrupting Ukrainian defense by unmasking drone operators or planting mines near Ukrainian positions.
This tactic of the Russians, initially sporadic, is now commonly encountered, says Artem, an officer in the 3rd Army Corps.
Infiltrations have “become the main combat tactic” in the eastern Donetsk region, an area of intense fighting, said Dimko Jluktenko, a drone operator in the Unmanned Systems Forces in Kiev, noting that it largely fulfills its purpose of creating a corridor for Russian forces, allowing them to penetrate deep into Ukrainian territory.
The tactic creates problems along a long front line – even with continuous monitoring using drones.
Artem, former deputy commander of the 3rd Assault Brigade and current head of military partnerships at the independent Serpent Island Institute, explained how this tactic works.
A few Russian soldiers are sent forward – they have camouflage clothing and tents. Commanders monitor the area with drones and relay information via radio, guiding them beyond Ukrainian lines. If they manage to pass unnoticed, they wait for the arrival of a larger number of soldiers to take action. The tactic forces the Ukrainians to send troops from other areas of the front line to combat an incursion, which often comes unexpectedly, with no possibility of anticipation.
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