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Ukrainian Special Forces destroy Russian bridges and pontoons in Kursk region

Ukrainian Special Forces destroy Russian bridges and pontoons in Kursk region Photo: HIMARS in Kursk region destroyed Russian bridges and pontoons (Getty Images)
Author: Liliana Oleniak

The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed Russian bridges, pontoons, and engineering equipment with HIMARS in the Kursk region.

The video shows the work of the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces in the Kursk region. The operators of the Special Operations Forces' drones destroyed Russian engineering equipment in the Kursk region.

The soldiers also used unmanned aerial vehicles to detect Russian bridges and pontoon crossings in the Kursk region. The SOF operators conducted HIMARS missile strikes on Russian pontoons and bridges.

In addition, the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Special Operations Forces destroyed a cluster of Russian equipment, a field ammunition and fuel and lubricants depot, an electronic warfare system, and a 152-mm D-20 cannon.

Fighting in Kursk region

Since August 6, Ukrainian troops have been conducting an offensive in the Kursk region of Russia. Ukraine took control of dozens of settlements, including the town of Sudzha. It is home to a station through which Russians supply gas to Europe in transit through Ukraine.

The first Ukrainian military commandant's office was established in the Kursk region, as well as a buffer zone.

In addition, the Ukrainian authorities have announced plans to open a humanitarian corridor in the Kursk region to evacuate civilians.

The fighting in the Kursk region is currently ongoing. Read more about what to expect from the operation of the Ukrainian Defense Forces in the Kursk region and how it can change the war in RBC-Ukraine's article.