Russia deploys assault units near Berdiansk front in Zaporizhzhia Oblast

Increased movement of Russian forces, including assault units, is observed along the Berdiansk axis toward the frontline, according to Mariupol Mayor's Advisor Petro Andriushchenko.

Oct 31, 2024 - 03:00

Russia deploys assault units near Berdiansk front in Zaporizhzhia Oblast

According to Espreso TV, Mariupol Mayor’s Advisor Petro Andriushchenko said Russia is deploying significant assault forces toward the Berdiansk district in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, moving them closer to the frontline.

The Zaporizhzhia front has become a focal point of intense military activity during the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Currently, both sides are engaged in fierce fighting, with Russian forces attempting to maintain their positions while launching assaults near critical locations such as Robotyne and Mala Tokmachka.

The Ukrainian official said that new Russian forces have been moving “fairly large” in the area since the end of 28 October and continuing through 30 October.

“We observe the arrival of new units from the Russian Federation being deployed via the Berdiansk direction toward Tokmak. We see units moving closer to the frontline near Vuhledar, in the Volnovakha district, and to the northern part of the Mariupol district. In the Mariupol-Berdiansk agglomeration, where new contract soldiers have been undergoing training, this process is almost complete,” stated Andriushchenko.

He added that on 29 October, there was also notable movement of manpower, primarily assault units, transported from Berdiansk to Tokmak, with roads closed off during the transfer. According to Andriushchenko, all these Russian forces are being positioned along the frontline in the Zaporizhzhia front from Huliaipole to Vuhledar.

He also mentioned that there has been increased activity from Russian aviation, including helicopters and planes, launching guided aerial bombs and missiles over the Mariupol district.

“It indicates that aggressive actions are ongoing in the Vuhledar area, where the enemy is attempting to conduct assaults,” said Andriushchenko.

He added that a similar level of aviation activity was observed during the occupation of Vuhledar, followed by an operational pause, but now significant reactivation of the invaders is once again evident.

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