Ukrainian Air Assault Near Pokrovsk Breaks Russian Lines
Ukrainian paratroopers execute daring parachute-free airdrop under fire near Pokrovsk, breaking through Russian lines. Okay, so let’s unpack this headline. “Parachute-free airdrop” sounds incredibly dramatic, doesn’t it? It certainly grabs your attention. My immediate thought is, “What on earth does that *mean*?” The article doesn’t offer a lot of information, which is a bit of a shame. It’s safe to say there’s a specific term for what likely happened: “Air Assault”.
Now, the article suggests that the journalist might have been a bit confused by the jargon. The term “air assault” isn’t exactly a closely guarded secret of the US military; it’s a well-established tactic.… Continue reading
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