The Gas Pipe Gambit: How Ukrainian Paratroopers Crushed a Multi-Phase Russian Assault in Sumy
In a display of tactical precision and unwavering defense, the 71st Jaeger Brigade of the 8th Air Assault Corps successfully repelled a massive, combined arms assault… 
In a display of tactical precision and unwavering defense, the 71st Jaeger Brigade of the 8th Air Assault Corps successfully repelled a massive, combined arms assault on Tuesday evening. The engagement, which took place in the critical corridor between the settlements of Andriivka and Oleksiyivka in the Sumy region, resulted in the total neutralization of the attacking force.
Phase 1: The Failed Shadow Approach
The Russian offensive began under the cover of twilight. According to drone footage and official reports from the 71st Jaeger Brigade, five separate infantry groups attempted a covert approach toward the paratroopers’ lines.
The goal was simple:…
