Details of the failed assault by Russians from the 126th Naval Brigade on Kruglik Island near Kherson

How the 126th Coastal Defense Brigade of the Russian Navy was liquidated: details of the operation in the Kherson region.

Two years ago, on January 30, 2023, units of the 126th Coastal Defense Brigade of the Russian Navy made an unsuccessful attempt to storm Ukrainian positions on Kruglik Island near Kherson.

An archived video of the battle was published in the Telegram channel by fighters of the reconnaissance strike group "Gora". About 20 Russian soldiers crossed the canals in boats and landed at the dachas of Kruglik Island. The occupiers launched an attack on the outer Ukrainian post, having machine guns, rocket flamethrowers and artillery and MLRS support, Censor.NET reports.

Ukrainian defenders held their positions, and drone operators quickly rectified the situation: they worked on the Russians with Mavic drops and corrected mortar fire. The first occupiers were wounded, the attackers began to panic and gather the wounded, trying to call for evacuation and reinforcements.

The Russians were unable to evacuate by boat, since Ukrainian forces controlled the water and accurately covered the new groups with airdrops and artillery. About seven of those who could walk tried to break through the swamps towards their own, but most of them were eliminated by drone strikes.

A few days later, in Russian propaganda channels, the Russian military accused the brigade commander of the 126th brigade of thoughtlessly sending soldiers to their deaths. Thanks to this operation, Ukrainian forces not only destroyed a group of stormtroopers, but also discouraged the enemy from attacking from this flank.