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Ukrainian Forces Repel Russian Assault in 100 Minutes

12/23/2025

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On December 22, Ukrainian forces repelled a Russian assault near Pokrovsk involving 24 armored vehicles.
The attack was carried out by Russia’s 40th and 155th Naval Infantry Brigades, per the National Guard of Ukraine.
The defense neutralized the assault in about 100 minutes using drones, artillery, and remote mining.
Separately, a fire at a Russian air base on December 20-21 damaged two fighter aircraft.

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On December 22, Ukrainian forces repelled a Russian assault near Pokrovsk involving 24 armored vehicles.
The attack was carried out by Russia’s 40th and 155th Naval Infantry Brigades, per the National Guard of Ukraine.
The defense neutralized the assault in about 100 minutes using drones, artillery, and remote mining.
Separately, a fire at a Russian air base on December 20-21 damaged two fighter aircraft.