"Surovikin Line" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Surovikin Line [canonical]
Etymology: 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. Etymology templates: {{named-after/list|Army General||||}} Army General, {{!}} |, {{lang|en|Sergey Surovikin}} Sergey Surovikin, {{named-after|en|Sergey Surovikin|nationality=Russian|occupation=Army General|wplink==}} Named after Russian Army General Sergey Surovikin, {{m|en|Maginot Line}} Maginot Line Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=Surovikin Line}} 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 Zaporizhia Oblast to Volnovakha in Donetsk Oblast, during the Russian invasion of Ukraine (ongoing since February 2022). Synonyms: Surovikin line, Surovikin’s Line
    Sense id: en-Surovikin_Line-en-name-KPP6Uh~n Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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