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Ukrainian border guards eliminate Russian unit in Donetsk region — 18 militants neutralized

Ukrainian border guards eliminate Russian unit in Donetsk region — 18 militants neutralized Illustrative photo: Ukrainian border guards smash an enemy unit in Donetsk region (GettyImages)

In the Donetsk region, special forces of the DOZOR unit of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine carried out a successful raid-and-assault operation on enemy positions within the area of responsibility of the 3rd Army Corps, according to the State Border Guard Service.

During the operation, Ukrainian soldiers eliminated 13 Russian occupiers. In addition, aerial reconnaissance units using heavy bomber drones delivered precise strikes on enemy positions, killing another five invaders and wounding six more.

Among the eliminated Russian troops, Russian and Belarusian passports were found.

The operation was conducted in coordination with the formations of the 3rd Army Corps and the Artan special unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

Russian losses

Today, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported a series of high-precision nighttime strikes on warehouses and bases of Russian troops in the temporarily occupied territories. Ukrainian defenders continue to inflict significant losses on enemy manpower and equipment, systematically weakening its offensive potential in the rear.

Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost nearly 1,000 soldiers. In addition, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed four armored vehicles, 25 artillery systems, 348 unmanned aerial vehicles, and 121 units of enemy automotive equipment.