Ukrainian forces eliminate Russian sabotage group disguised as civilians in Yampil, Donetsk region
Photo: all Russian sabotage attempts thwarted (Getty Images)
Russian forces disguised themselves as civilians in Yampil, Donetsk region, attempting to operate behind Ukrainian lines. They were neutralized, according to the 11th Army Corps.
Ukrainian military reported that Russian forces once again committed a gross violation of international humanitarian law.
"Russian forces, wearing civilian clothes and disguising themselves as residents, attempted to infiltrate the town of Yampil and carry out sabotage operations behind the lines of the defense forces," the statement said.
According to the report, some Russian groups hid in private houses, basements, and other buildings, using civilians as human shields.
Units of the 11th Army Corps conducted a counter-terrorism operation, during which Russian forces were detected, blocked, and neutralized.
The military stressed that Yampil and the surrounding area remain fully under the control of Ukrainian forces. Russian forces achieved no tactical success, and all attempts to conduct sabotage and reconnaissance in the town were thwarted.
"Russian forces continue to look for ways to infiltrate in small groups, exploiting natural terrain and civilian infrastructure. Monitoring of the situation continues, and countermeasures are being strengthened," the statement added.
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces also shared the publication.
Ukrainian forces clearing towns of Russian forces
A month ago, Ukrainian forces cleared Pokrovsk in Donetsk region of Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups, the 7th corps of the Air Assault Forces reported.
"Units of the 7th corps of the Air Assault Forces and supporting formations have cleared the city of Russian groups and individual soldiers. Ukrainian troops are operating in the city, and local residents are moving about," the military said.
