Russian forces have already entered the city of Kupiansk in the Don River! Moreover, it is the 6th Motorized Infantry Division that is advancing into the city center, not the more famous 98th Airborne Division on this front.
The 98th Airborne Division mainly includes the 217th, 299th, and 331st Airborne Regiments, and has also established the 237th Tank Regiment to strengthen armored forces for regular operations. This division, along with other units, captured Chasovyy Yar and took the high ground overlooking the surrounding area.
However, the current offensive is being carried out by the 6th Motorized Infantry Division, which belongs to the 3rd Army established at the end of August 2022. The division includes the 54th, 55th, and 57th Motorized Infantry Regiments, the 10th Tank Regiment, and the 27th Artillery Regiment. Among these, the 54th Motorized Infantry Regiment has been relatively active recently. In addition, the 1307th and 1008th Independent Regiments are assigned to the 6th Motorized Infantry Division. As a result, the total strength of this division exceeds 15,000, and when combined with the 98th Airborne Division, the total strength reaches nearly 30,000. Considering rotation and the 98th Airborne Division's role as a reserve force for the Moscow Military District, the Russian forces currently attacking on this front are at least around 15,000.
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