"We create a product called 'Death to Enemies.' Currently, we are a profitable company."

At the onset of the full-scale invasion, Yuriy joined a rifle unit of the territorial defense. In 2023, he led one of the first assault aviation complex companies, RUBpAK "Achilles," within the 92nd Brigade. By January 2024, the company had expanded into a battalion.

Next is his direct speech.

Why Russians Are Currently Successful on the Front

In 2023, we faced a critical ammunition shortage for six months, which allowed the enemy to take the most advantageous positions for continuing their active assault operations. This is the first point.

The second point is that if we had received permission to use precision weapons a year ago, rather than now, half of the cities that have been completely destroyed would still be intact and capable of defending themselves. Consequently, the enemy would not have been able to escalate their efforts in assault operations across various fronts.

Therefore, the current situation on the front is due to the untimely provision of necessary assistance. However, I want to emphasize that we should not place full responsibility on our partners. This is, after all, a shared responsibility.

I fully agree with the assessment that we are currently in one of the most challenging periods, as there is some uncertainty among our partners. And we also have our own uncertainties.

What can we expect in terms of influence on the Russian Federation? What kind of sanctions policy, what kind of support for our economy, what additional armaments? Will there be an opportunity in the future to use precision weapons on the territory of the Russian Federation? Will there be a decision to introduce additional contingents into Ukraine from partner countries in the European Union? There is still uncertainty.

On the Situation in the Kupiansk Direction

When they launched operations across the Kharkiv region, it was crucial to reach Kupiansk Levoberezhny and Kupiansk-Uzlovoy, followed by securing a foothold and the possibility of crossing the Oskol River to the right bank. This task was set for completion by November 1. The enemy did not succeed.

Did the enemy achieve success on the battlefield? Yes, partially. But the question is, at what cost? Out of ten enemy assault troops sent from their concentration area to attack, only one reaches the position, and that one is then neutralized by our Defense Forces.

However, their numbers are very large. The enemy has put their troops into a so-called kamikaze mode. What does this mean? It means specially trained groups arrive, authorized to enforce disciplinary order within the ranks. What is this disciplinary order? You move forward. If you don’t, you face execution. They might even sever a part of the body to compel others to fight.

The enemy has begun to lose a significant percentage of the equipment involved in their assault operations. Let’s recall the last three assaults. They committed 50 units at the moment. They lost 48, with two damaged units leaving the battlefield. Did they achieve a certain tactical result? Yes, they did. But 48 vehicles remained on the battlefield. Moreover, the assault infantry involved in these operations has been 65% destroyed by our Defense Forces. Nevertheless, with losses exceeding 100 units, the enemy managed to pull their personnel into the populated area of Kruhlyakivka.

In the direction of Borova, the enemy continues to pressure, aiming to fully reach the left bank and occupy the settlements along the Oskol River. This is, of course, a problematic issue for us.

What goals and objectives has the enemy set? It's about destabilizing our rear units, influencing mortarmen, pilots, and artillery. For the enemy, it is not a problem to mass disguise themselves in Ukrainian uniforms and attempt to infiltrate our rear units.

We must always analyze the situation soberly. And it’s not about “betrayal-betrayal.” No, this is war. In war, the enemy resorts to various measures. Our task is to detect and counteract in a timely manner.

On UAVs and Russian Drones

Due to the insufficient number of air defense systems, we cannot provide an adequate response to Russian aviation. For them, this is a relatively cheap resource with a large amount of ammunition.

They first tested this tactic in the Donetsk region, when they obliterated several locations and realized that it worked. As a result, we have Volchansk and Left Bank Kupianshchyna. They constantly targeted the right bank with aviation, knowing that civilians lived there. Their goal was to destroy as much infrastructure as possible and kill as many Ukrainians as they could. That is the enemy's plan.

However, there is always a counteraction to any action. The permission to use precision weapons deep into Russian territory has already affected the intensity of their aviation's operations. Now the enemy is forced to maneuver and hide their aircraft.

On Drone Provision

We have a minimal number of UAVs for high-intensity combat tasks. Currently, 72% of our UAV resources come from state funding and government programs, including as a result of accumulating points for destroyed equipment. There is a separate program for purchasing equipment with government funds and providing technology in exchange for what we have destroyed on the battlefield. And 30% comes from the Ukrainian nation. But this is the minimal requirement.

If we add another 30%, we will be able to operate more effectively. The more reconnaissance UAVs you have, the better you can see the enemy both day and night. The more strike assets you have, the more effectively you can eliminate the enemy at different distances and various target categories. Therefore, there will never be enough UAV resources. And this is the answer for those who ask, “How much longer do we need to donate to the Defense Forces?”

There are thoughts: when will the state, now in the third year of the war, take the initiative and provide full support? The answer is: never. The government cannot fully meet all the needs of the Defense Forces. This is a joint effort. Our partners, the state, and every Ukrainian helping the Defense Forces. There is no other way.

On Training Fighters

Regarding the battalion, [the question] should be divided into several parts. The first is that we have scaled up fivefold compared to the number we had in our company.

In our battalion, there has been a significant military advancement. What does this mean? A sergeant who was the senior in a unit has spent one year performing tasks at combat positions, has proven himself as a leader, and has had the opportunity to qualify and receive an officer's rank, becoming a platoon commander.

This platoon commander clearly understands the specifics of performing combat tasks on the front line, how the enemy operates, what needs to be done to maintain survivability, and what to teach the personnel. He only needs to enhance his management capabilities. This requires several months of systematic work. And this platoon commander becomes maximally effective.

In the "Achilles" battalion, there is a very well-balanced philosophy. You can change positions if you desire, and you must show that you have the talent and capability to acquire new skills. The battalion will help you realize this. At the same time, every soldier understands that their work is crucial for ensuring the overall result.

When compared to a civilian structure, this is like a company. Any company produces a product to generate income. We produce a product called "Death to the enemies." Thus, our effectiveness is measured by the destruction of the enemy on the battlefield. We are quite successful in this task. We can say that we are a profitable organization.

On the Possibility of Ending the War

Can we propose "No shooting"? What would that mean for Putin? He has resources, capabilities, and unfulfilled tasks. If we do not deliver fire damage to the enemy from all sides, it means that the enemy is maximizing their hold, forming resources, and preparing for a stage that will come in a year and a half to two years.

Is it possible for a foreign contingent to come in between the Defense Forces and the temporarily occupied territories, guaranteeing a factor of safety? Putin will certainly not agree to such demands. They have declared this multiple times.

Therefore, at this moment, the West has nothing to offer Putin, and he can continue active combat operations on Ukrainian territory for some time. It seems to me that the only way to end this war while preserving the global order is through systematic support for Ukraine in all aspects. And to compel Putin through continuous pressure to make certain concessions. That is why I say that the war will, unfortunately, be prolonged.

There must be an appropriate state policy aimed at the following. We need to tell Ukrainians honestly: "Friends, we will all fight. There will be no one who does not fight. There are different tasks in war, but we all fight. Everyone must be subject to military service—men and women, as long as their health allows. Without exception, everyone is registered for military service. Everyone undergoes basic military training." And only then will we have order.

This policy of pandering to the masses, like "we don’t want to serve