In the area of the village of Andriivka in the Donetsk region, Ukrainian forces successfully repelled a major assault by Russian troops involving two platoons and 19 armored vehicles. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) and the tactical group “Vuhledar” reported the incident on Facebook, publishing several videos of the battle. Kyiv Post could not independently verify the time and location of the footage, which shows multiple drone-camera perspectives of the engagement, including Ukrainian artillery and FPV drone strikes. According to the tactical group “Vuhledar,” Russian forces launched a large-scale attack on Thursday, April 3, attempting to break through Ukrainian lines near Andriivka, some 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) south of Bakhmut, with a heavy column of armor and assault troops. The group revealed that Russian forces regularly carry out 25-30 attacks per day in this sector, primarily relying on infantry. “But on April 3, 2025, the enemy attempted a massive attack using a large number of heavy equipment and personnel,” the report said. Ukrainian aerial reconnaissance reportedly spotted the column on the outskirts of Andriivka. Artillery then destroyed the lead vehicle, halting the convoy and blocking further movement. Fleeing Ukrainian fire, the Russian troops retreated into a nearby field, where they were targeted by drones, artillery, and air-dropped munitions. “Multiple rocket launchers, artillery, FPV drones, and bombers persistently and purposefully destroyed enemy equipment and personnel,” the report added. Trigger warning: sensitive content The General Staff confirmed that Russian equipment was moving along a road but came under extremely heavy artillery fire. Unable to maneuver off the road, the convoy was effectively trapped. Trigger warning: sensitive content Ukrainian military journalist Andriy Tsaplienko also posted footage of the battle on Telegram, captioned: “Ukrainian artillery and drones simply smeared a column of enemy armored vehicles.” According to Tsaplienko, Russian forces even deployed Kamaz trucks and Gazelle vans during the assault. Trigger warning: sensitive content As a result of the coordinated Ukrainian defense, Russian forces reportedly suffered significant losses in both equipment and personnel. According to the General Staff, 7 armored vehicles were destroyed and 5 more damaged, totaling 12 disabled or destroyed units. The “Vuhledar” group also confirmed 12 pieces of equipment were taken out. Tsaplienko reported the destruction of a tank, two infantry fighting vehicles, and three “golf carts.” However, reports of Russian manpower losses vary. The General Staff confirmed at least 18 Russian troops were killed and 7 wounded, adding that the count was ongoing. Meanwhile, “Vuhledar” claimed that Ukrainian forces inflicted “sanitary losses” of over 60 Russian soldiers. Tsaplienko cited 42 Russian troops eliminated during the attack.