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Ukrainian special forces take 2 Russian troops prisoner in Kursk region

Ukrainian special forces take 2 Russian troops prisoner in Kursk region Photo: Ukrainian soldiers captured Russians in the Kursk region (Getty Images)
Author: Liliana Oleniak

Ukraine's Special Forces captured 2 Russian soldiers in the Kursk region. The operation was part of special actions to destroy enemy forces, according to the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Operators of the 6th Regiment of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine conducted a successful operation in the Kursk region of Russia, where they captured 2 Russian soldiers.

During an attempt to storm the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, Russian troops were surrounded by special units of Ukraine's Special Operations Forces, which were performing tasks on the ground.

The soldiers of the Ranger regiment managed to outflank the enemy and make contact with them. As a result of the special operations, several Russian soldiers hiding in a dugout were eliminated.

2 other Russian soldiers, forced to surrender, were taken prisoner.

Armed Forces of Ukraine's operations

Soldiers of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine captured several dozen Russian marines in the Kursk region. The soldiers of the 810th Marine Brigade of Russia were captured when Russia celebrated Marine Corps Day.

Soldiers of the 8th Regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine also raided the positions of Russian troops in the Kursk region. Then, 10 Russian troops were eliminated, and 3 more were taken prisoner.