Ukrainian intelligence forces destroy enemy positions in Zaporizhzhia raids
Photo: HUR fighters carried out a series of raids in the Zaporizhzhia direction (Getty Images)
Special forces of Ukraine's Defense Intelligence (HUR) conducted a series of successful raids in the Zaporizhzhia direction, destroying enemy positions and personnel, according to the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine's Defense Ministry.
"Fighters of the Active Operations Department of the HUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine continue to carry out effective operations in the Zaporizhzhia region," the statement said.
Over the past week, intelligence operatives carried out a series of effective raids, during which they destroyed and cleared positions of occupying forces where the enemy had concentrated units to prepare for offensive actions.
Strike drones of various types are actively used to hit enemy shelters, warehouses, and logistics routes.
HUR fighters carried out a series of raids in the Zaporizhzhia direction pic.twitter.com/Eo6BFirh6Z
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The HUR noted that the actions of military intelligence significantly complicate enemy maneuvers and block its advance toward the regional center.
Successful HUR operations
Recall that on the night of April 5–6, HUR special forces destroyed the Slavyanin ferry using drones. It was Russia's last railway ferry in the Kerch Strait, supplying occupation forces in Crimea.
Ukrainian intelligence operatives also destroyed a Bastion launcher along with several hypersonic Zircon missiles on the night of March 24. The enemy had been deploying this weaponry to launch positions.
