Ukraine highlights strategic strikes, frontline captures, and special operations

Ukrainian security and military forces reported outcomes from a 40-day campaign alongside targeted operations in Zaporizhzhia and occupied areas.
Ukrainian military and security forces have reported recent tactical and strategic developments across multiple operational spheres. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) stated that a 40-day strategic campaign resulted in the destruction or damage of over 21,000 Russian military assets and infrastructure targets, alongside nearly 5,000 casualties.
On the frontlines in the Zaporizhzhia region, the 118th Separate Mechanized Brigade reported detecting and destroying Russian assault columns up to 10 kilometers before reaching defensive lines on the Orikhiv axis. In addition, Ukrainian Special Operations Forces captured two Russian soldiers to replenish the prisoner exchange fund. Meanwhile, the Navy's "Angels" special reconnaissance unit successfully evacuated the relatives of a Ukrainian officer from occupied territory to counter surveillance and pressure from Russian security services.
Sources: Liga net, NV, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда.
Sources
- Радіо Свобода — «Воліли б взагалі не розповідати про це»: боєць «Янголів» ВМС про спецоперації порятунку людей з окупації
- Українська правда — СБУ назвала свою 40-денну операцію дієвим механізмом впливу на РФ і підбила підсумки досягнутих цілей
- NV — «Прокинулися під стволами». ССО розбудили двох російських військових і пошепки взяли в полон — відео
- Liga net — 118 ОМБр: ЗСУ виявляють російські колони за 10 км до лінії фронту і знищують їх
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