Ukraine's Forces liberate Kucheriv Yar in Dobropillia direction: Over 50 soldiers captured, footage
Illustrative photo: Ukrainian soldiers liberated Kucheriv Yar (Getty Images)
Ukrainian defenders have liberated the village of Kucheriv Yar from Russian occupying forces. They also managed to replenish the exchange fund, according to the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces on Facebook.
"Units of the Air Assault Forces, including the 132nd Separate Reconnaissance Battalion of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces, have liberated the settlement of Kucheriv Yar in the Dobropillia direction," the Air Assault Forces stated.
The military added that during the operation, Ukrainian defenders captured more than 50 Russian soldiers.
Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers have already raised the Ukrainian flag in the village. This moment was captured on video.
Photo: Kucheriv Yar on the map (screenshot)
Dobropillia counteroffensive operation
Since September, Ukrainian soldiers have been continuing a counteroffensive near Dobropillia. According to the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, defenders have managed to liberate over 180 square kilometers of territory from Russian troops.
At the same time, according to the general, more than 210 square kilometers of territory have been cleared of Russian saboteurs.
On October 10, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that the Russian army attempted a counterattack near Dobropillia. The enemy tried to break through and rescue Russian soldiers who had been encircled.
According to Zelenskyy, the Russian forces suffered losses and retreated. They did not achieve their objectives.
