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Surovikin Line

Surovikin Line proper noun: an array of Russian military defensive fortifications (comprising minefields, dugouts, bunkers, trenches, dragon’s teeth, etc.) extending roughly eastward from Vasylivka on the Dnieper in Zaporizhzhia Oblast to Volnovakha in Donetsk Oblast, during the Russian invasion of Ukraine (ongoing since February 2022).

Proper noun (1)

the Surovikin Line

  1. An array of Russian military defensive fortifications (comprising minefields, dugouts, bunkers, trenches, dragon’s teeth, etc.) extending roughly eastward from Vasylivka on the Dnieper in Zaporizhzhia Oblast to Volnovakha in Donetsk Oblast, during the Russian invasion of Ukraine (ongoing since February 2022).
    • Based on a recently uploaded video by russians, it's evident that Ukrainian forces successfully penetrated the Surovikin Line and disembarked infantry beyond it. Satellite imagery substantiates these developments, hinting at Ukrainian vehicles crossing Surovikin's Line.2023 September 21st, Tatarigami_UA, “Post № 1704726674435150186”, in 𝕏

Proper noun (2) capitalized: Surovikin line

the Surovikin line

  1. Alternative letter-case form of Surovikin Line.

Forms of Surovikin Line

alternative formSurovikin line
alternative formSurovikin’s Line

Origin of Surovikin Line

Named after Russian Army General Sergey Surovikin, the commander (October 2022–January 2023) and then deputy commander (January–August 2023) of all Russian forces in the Ukraine. Compare Maginot Line.

Questions about Surovikin Line

What does Surovikin Line mean?
Surovikin Line means an array of Russian military defensive fortifications (comprising minefields, dugouts, bunkers, trenches, dragon’s teeth, etc.) extending roughly eastward from Vasylivka on the Dnieper in Zaporizhzhia Oblast to Volnovakha in Donetsk Oblast, during the Russian invasion of Ukraine (ongoing since February 2022).
What part of speech is Surovikin Line?
Surovikin Line is a proper noun.

Words near Surovikin Line in the dictionary

  1. surnays
  2. surnominal
  3. Surobi
  4. Surok
  5. Surovikin
  6. Surovikin Line
  7. Surovikin's Line
  8. Surowiec
  9. Surowiecs
  10. suroz
  11. surozes

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