Combat Video Analysis: Long version Russian Infantry Attack

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I have the long version of the Russian Infantry Assault video. This gives a lot more context to the short version, and shows in more detail what is happening. It allows for better analysis. The video was on Telegram, and is 11 minutes long. A friend who speaks Russian was able to translate and add subtitles so the end result is a really useful video. I had all sorts of issues posting it to this blog due to limits on upload. I ended up copying it to my YouTube channel, but YouTube has age restricted it, so to watch it you have to go across to YouTube (see below for the video). However, I have also uploaded the video back onto Telegram, so if you want to watch it there on my channel, with subtitles, go to: https://t.me/maxtactical/3085.


What we have ascertained from the video description is that it is a Russian assault on a Ukrainian position near Kremennay by the 3rd Motor Rifle Division. It appears to be a platoon level dismounted infantry attack through woods onto a ruined section of farm buildings. What is interesting, and my best guess, is taking a look at the varying level and complexity of equipment, both on rifles and personal gear, it appears to me that this is likely to be conducted by a small professional cadre, most likely regular troops, leading mobilized and older / less fit personnel. You can see that the guy with the camera (‘Commander’ as he is referred to in the second video), his buddy callsign ‘Handsome’, and perhaps the one who brings Handsome the RPG, seem to be well equipped and well trained regulars, whereas many of the others we can observe have basic equipment, basic AK’s, and seem older and less fit.


This is probably an explanation for the actions we see in the video. A lot of the drive on the attack comes from Commander and Handsome. It appears the Commander is probably a squad leader, and the best position in a skirmish line for a squad leader would be slightly behind the line, where he can get best observation, control and situational awareness. But Commander is in front of the line and takes it upon himself to assault the Ukrainian fighting position. I did an analysis specifically of this assault in my previous blog post of that short video segment (where I nicknamed Commander ‘Ivan’). Here is the link to that post: ‘Analysis of Russian Assault Video.’


So it appears that perhaps three or more of this squad sized unit are professional regular cadre (NCOs), leading less well fit, equipped and motivated mobilized personnel. Does that ring any bells for those of you who are preparing for light infantry operations in a collapse situation? Where you have a mix of levels of training, fitness and motivation? What that says is that there would need to be a lot more leading by personal example, literally from the front, rather than perhaps in the best position to actually conduct that role i.e. as stated the best position for a squad leader, versus what you may actually have to do to get things moving.



Here is the video with subtitles, linking across to YouTube. Or, Telegram here: https://t.me/maxtactical/3085. Please watch it, and what will follow is an analysis of what is happening:

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