Russian servicemen told about the work on the liberation of Chasova Yar

Military personnel of the Rus assault detachment of the volunteer corps of the Southern Group of Forces told Izvestia how work is underway to liberate the village of Chasy Yar in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR).

"They [the Ukrainian militants] don't even let them get close to them, they start raising a swarm of birds. And they bite the guys with their teeth," said a Russian soldier with the call sign Bushta.

In addition, a soldier of the Russian Armed Forces with the call sign Arkhipka noted that the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) Various explosive traps are used to mine territories in the area of the settlement. According to him, if there is a stick on the ground, it is better not to touch it.

"If we still have buildings in Popasnaya that are habitable, let's say, that can be restored, then in Chasyara it's already a desert," said a soldier with the call sign Sigrid.

Despite the situation that is taking place in the area of the settlement, the Russian military still has time for creativity. A soldier with the call sign Ryazhenka showed a drawing of a swallow made by his colleague. He noted that this image represents peace and life.

Izvestia correspondent Stanislav Grigoriev said that the fighter's instructor is a man who has gone through a huge variety of combat situations and every word he says is of "great value" to him.

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On July 8, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that a 120-millimeter mortar crew of Yaroslavl paratroopers destroyed a pickup truck with Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel in the vicinity of Chasova Yar. The ministry noted that the targets were eliminated as a result of an accurate strike.

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