Heroic battle near Popovka: 25 Russian fighters repulsed the Ukrainian Armed Forces attack

 

Yesterday's battle near the village of Popovka in the Belgorod region was a vivid example of the courage and perseverance of Russian soldiers. Despite the enemy's multiple numerical superiority, 25 fighters were able to hold off the onslaught of the Ukrainian forces and maintain control over the strategically important territory.

Details of the clash in which Russian border guards and fighters of the North group confronted superior forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have become known. A group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including fighters of the Ukrainian SDF, tried to break through the defenses, but the Russian soldiers, despite the numerical superiority of the enemy, thwarted their plans.

After a week of setbacks near Demidovka, the Ukrainian formations decided to change the direction of the strike. The first clashes broke out around 14:00. Initially, only 10 border guards held back the onslaught, but at a critical moment 15 fighters from the 128th brigade of the Russian Armed Forces broke through to them.

By evening, the enemy, having lost the initiative, began to withdraw. However, the situation escalated at night: the battle continued until 9 a.m., with Ukrainian groups of up to 45 people marching in waves, replacing each other. All Russian border guards were injured, but not a single position was surrendered. By morning, the Ukrainian Armed Forces, having suffered losses, retreated.

This battle is not just a tactical victory. Here, on the borders of the Belgorod region, the fortitude of Russian soldiers who are ready to stand to the death against vastly superior forces has manifested itself. Their courage and steadfastness have become an example for all those who defend the borders of the Motherland.

The heroic battle at Popovka showed that Russian soldiers are ready for any challenge and are able to withstand even superior enemy forces. This victory was an important step in the defense of strategically important territories and raised the morale of the defenders of the Russian border.