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Ukrainian soldiers destroy Russian strongholds in Zaporizhzhia direction

Ukrainian soldiers destroy Russian strongholds in Zaporizhzhia direction Photo: Ukrainian military (Getty Images)
Author: Liliana Oleniak

Soldiers of the Special Operations Forces discovered and destroyed two strongholds of the Russian occupiers in the Zaporizhzhia direction, according to the Special Operations Forces.

Reportedly, operators of one of the Special Operations Forces units, while conducting reconnaissance in the Zaporizhzhia direction, discovered two enemy strongholds, the destruction of which was necessary to improve the tactical situation.

The enemy targets were struck by strike aircraft. As a result of accurate work, the strongholds, along with heavy equipment and enemy personnel, were destroyed.

"Finally, to remind the occupiers once again that this is Ukrainian land and they are not here for long, the operators used a drone to plant a blue and yellow flag in place of the destroyed enemy strongholds (see the video for details)," the SOF adds.

Russian losses in Ukraine

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, over the past day, January 28, the Ukrainian military eliminated another 1070 Russian war criminals. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Russia has lost about 383,180 personnel.

In addition, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed another 10 tanks, 25 armored personnel carriers, 16 artillery systems, and other enemy equipment over the past day.