Ukraine reveals results of Operation Schwarzer Vogel run on southern front
First results of Operation Schwarzer Vogel revealed (photo: Getty Images)
Ukrainian Defense Forces are running Operation Schwarzer Vogel (Black Bird), during which they have already struck and destroyed the main energy supply sources for Russian forces on the southern front, according to a statement by the 422nd Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment LUFTWAFFE.
"The Russian army on the southern front decided to switch to gas-powered generation because there is not enough fuel—gasoline or diesel. And they don't care about civilians. Separate gas pipelines were built to supply energy to repair facilities and our facilities for uninterrupted power supply, which they called preventive maintenance for people in the occupied territories," the Ukrainian military said.
They also added that throughout this period, the actions of the Russian forces were closely monitored by reconnaissance units of:
- Operation Task Force South
- 17th Army Corps
- 422nd LUFTWAFFE.
Amid recent developments, a decision was made to carry out an operation dubbed Schwarzer Vogel.
Notably, the operation is nearing completion.
"All major sources of energy supply for the invaders have been hit or destroyed, and the aggressor's operational capabilities along the front line have been significantly decreased," the defenders said in a statement.
#Ukrainian forces are running Operation Schwarzer Vogel to strike and destroy #energy sources for the #Russian #military in the southern front pic.twitter.com/9SXfkH4k6r
— RBC-Ukraine (@NewsUkraineRBC) September 19, 2026
In addition, the 422nd LUFTWAFFE emphasized that no civilians were harmed during the operation.
Previously, RBC-Ukraine reported new results from Operation Vivaldi. It became known that the Armed Forces of Ukraine had liberated settlements in the northern Donetsk region.
As also reported, Ukrainian troops had driven Russian forces out of the settlement of Serednie without suffering any losses.
