On the morning of August 4, Ukrainian forces launched a counterattack in the direction of Stepanovka in Zaporozhye Oblast, which was repelled by Russian forces. Video footage captured by Russian drones showed many Ukrainian soldiers being killed while retreating on foot, and due to the Ukrainians abandoning their corpses, some bodies were immediately devoured by wild dogs.
Russian forces have today advanced to Severodonetsk, and in the direction of Severodonetsk, near the border area between Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, Russian forces have broken through from east of Verkhnye Mysyky to the outskirts of Severodonetsk city.
Ukrainian military analysts said, "Russian forces have actually occupied a series of positions in front of Severodonetsk."
Additionally, Ukraine's NATO armored vehicles are having trouble. According to Russia's Zvezda TV, Russian frontline special forces are using modified PTM-3 anti-tank mines equipped with the "Kinzhal" (Sword) drones.
The PTM-3 is a mass-produced mine from the Soviet era, weighing approximately 4.9 kilograms, featuring a shaped charge that can penetrate armor up to 60 mm thick from below or the side. The terrifying fact is that Russia has at least millions of these mines in stock.
The use of the PTM-3 solves several problems at once. First, it reduces costs and simplifies production — this mine does not require complex custom assembly to be integrated into drones. Second, it increases the reliability of strikes — this ready-made ammunition is designed as a standard weapon for attacking armored vehicles. Third, it eliminates production risks (waste): mass-produced engineering munitions are easier to produce on a large scale.
A Russian special forces commander introduced that, given the "Kinzhal" already has a target recognition system and automatic guidance capabilities, the upgraded "Kinzhal" can be deployed on a large scale before autumn and winter operations.
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