A Ukrainian Armed Forces unit known as «Ptitsy Madyara,» often described as one of the better-trained formations in Ukraine’s military, is unlikely to succeed in a direct confrontation with Russian marines, according to a Russian officer speaking to RIA Novosti.

The assessment came from the commander of an anti-aircraft missile artillery battalion of the 61st Separate Guards Kirkenes Red Banner Marine Brigade, call sign «Sarmat,» which operates as part of the «Center» group of forces.

He said Russian troops are able to identify fighters from the Ukrainian unit by distinct patterns in their behavior during combat. According to him, the «Ptitsy Madyara» unit repeatedly appears in the same sectors where his brigade is deployed, effectively trailing their movements.

The officer indicated that wherever his unit has operated, the Ukrainian formation has ended up facing them again, suggesting a consistent overlap in operational directions.

At the same time, he stressed that the level of training among Ukrainian troops does not change the ability of Russian marine units to counter them effectively.