Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SSO) have released footage showcasing their recent operations within Russia’s Kursk region, where they have successfully ambushed and eliminated Russian troops. The video, shared on August 19, 2024, by the SSO Command on social media, reveals Ukrainian soldiers detecting and destroying Russian forces who were attempting to conceal themselves in industrial zones, fortified positions, and civilian structures.
Work of Ukrainian SOF operators during Operation in Kursk region. Ambushes, raids, artillery fire adjustments as well as POW capture are daily work of our warriors. pic.twitter.com/C3XzU4yyxg
— SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES OF UKRAINE (@SOF_UKR) August 19, 2024
The footage is part of a broader Ukrainian offensive that began on August 6, 2024, in the Kursk region, during which Ukrainian forces have gained control over more than 1,000 square kilometers of territory and numerous settlements. The SSO video highlights the precision and effectiveness of these special operations, emphasizing the use of ambushes, direct assaults, and artillery targeting as key tactics in disrupting and eliminating enemy forces on Russian soil.
In response to the successful advances, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the establishment of a military commandant’s office in the newly controlled areas of the Kursk region, appointing Major General Eduard Moskaliov as its head. This move underscores Ukraine’s intent to consolidate its gains and manage the occupied territories effectively.
Reports suggest that Ukrainian forces have also captured approximately 2,000 Russian soldiers during these operations, a significant blow to the Russian military presence in the region. Analysts from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) note that Ukraine’s operations in Kursk demonstrate the effectiveness of maneuver warfare, allowing Ukrainian forces to overcome Russian advantages in manpower and material.
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