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The Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SOF) have been actively countering Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups (SRGs) since the start of the conflict. Notably, SOF effectively dismantled several SRGs across key locations, from Donetsk to Sumy, emphasizing their role in safeguarding national security. Each operation showcased tactical prowess, with significant successes reported in areas like Pokrovsk and Yampil, where enemy forces attempted to infiltrate. These actions have managed to curb the advancements of these Russian SRGs, preventing disruptions in the logistics and defensive postures of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The resilience and strategic competence of the Ukrainian forces remain vital in countering the persistent threats posed by these enemy groups.

What is the role of Ukrainian SOF in countering SRG threats?

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces are crucial in countering SRGs by executing precise operations to identify, eliminate, and disrupt enemy espionage and sabotage activities. Their swift actions help maintain the defensive integrity of Ukraine.

How effective are Ukrainian forces in handling SRG infiltrations?

Ukrainian forces have proven highly effective, successfully neutralizing numerous SRGs. Notable operations in regions like Donetsk and Sumy demonstrate their capability to thwart infiltration, ensuring national security against these persistent threats.

What challenges do Ukrainian defenders face with SRG activities?

Ukrainian defenders confront challenges such as continuous infiltration attempts by Russian SRGs, requiring constant vigilance and adaptive strategies to counter the enemy's evolving tactics. Despite these challenges, Ukrainian forces remain resilient in safeguarding their territory.

How do SRGs threaten Ukrainian national security?

SRGs pose significant threats by attempting to disrupt logistics, gather intelligence, and spread chaos within strategic areas. Their infiltration efforts pressure Ukrainian defense lines, demanding robust countermeasures to secure the nation's safety and stability.

What future measures are planned to enhance defense against SRGs?

To enhance defense against SRGs, Ukraine plans to bolster intelligence capabilities, increase coordination among units, and deploy more advanced technological measures. These steps aim to detect and neutralize threats more efficiently and ensure robust territorial defense.

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SOF fighters destroy SRG SOF fighters eliminated Russian saboteur and captured two occupiers during special operation. VIDEO A unit of the 8th Regiment of the Special Operations Forces of Ukraine carried out effective special operations, during which a sabotage and reconnaissance group of Russian troops was detected. 6 747 7

SOF killed Russian SRG in Pokrovsk: video SOF eliminated Russian SRG in Pokrovsk: 4 Russian soldiers eliminated. VIDEO Special Operations Forces soldiers killed a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group in Pokrovsk. 8 404 14 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Ukrainian SOF eliminate Russian sabotage group in Lyman direction 8th Separate Special Purpose Regiment operators eliminate three occupiers, seize their weapons: "Surrender, you bitches, f#ck!". VIDEO In the Lyman direction in Donetsk region, Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) have successfully eliminated a Russian sabotage-and-reconnaissance group. 4 656 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Ukrainian drone operators eliminated a DRG of occupiers in the Kharkiv region Drones of Phoenix unit destroyed sabotage and reconnaissance group and occupiers’ shelters in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Drone operators from the Phoenix border guard unit used strike drones to attack occupiers' SRG in the Kharkiv region. 1 555 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Mass infiltration of Russian SRG into Pokrovsk: the situation is critical Situation in Pokrovsk is critical. Large number of Russian SRGs are infiltrating city, - 68th SJB Russian sabotage groups are actively infiltrating Pokrovsk, disrupting the logistics and combat order of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 11 329 49 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

SRG fighter shoots occupier Fighter from AFU’s sabotage and reconnaissance group shoots occupier walking along road at point-blank range. VIDEO In Donetsk region, a fighter of the Armed Forces of Ukraine's sabotage and reconnaissance group eliminated an occupier who was walking on the road. 12 369 26 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Ukrainian SRG group killed personnel and shelters in the Sumy direction Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group took out three shelters and 13 occupiers in Sumy direction. VIDEO A Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group (SRG) in cooperation with UAV operators killed the enemy in the Sumy sector. 3 233 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

destruction of the Russians in Pokrovsk Enemy SRG infiltrated centre of Pokrovsk and killed civilians. Some of occupiers eliminated, - 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Forces. VIDEO Recently, an enemy sabotage and reconnaissance group managed to penetrate the centre of Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. 8 330 13 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Russian SRG destroyed in Yampil: video of the SOF operation SOF soldiers destroyed Russian SRG in Yampil, Donetsk region. VIDEO The Special Operations Forces destroyed a Russian SRG in Yampil, Donetsk region. 9 790 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Dobropillia sector: Ukrainian Armed Forces liquidate subversive group near Yampil Ukrainian Defense Forces complete liquidation of remnants of Russian subversive reconnaissance groups near Yampil, Donetsk region, - AFU In the Dobropillia direction, near the village of Yampil in the Donetsk region, the elimination of the remnants of Russian sabotage groups has been completed. 1 491 17 Previously in trend: Fightings in Kramatorsk direction Situation in Dobropillia direction

Yampil Russian SRGs infiltrated Yampil but were eliminated by Ukrainian forces – 11th Corps Russian sabotage-reconnaissance groups (SRGs) managed to infiltrate the village of Yampil in Donetsk region but were eliminated by Ukrainian defenders. As of 3 October, the village remains fully under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 2 351 2 Previously in trend: Fightings in Kramatorsk direction

The AFU refuted the capture of Verbove: the village is under the control of the 110th SMB Ukrainian defenders destroyed Russian SRG that had infiltrated village of Verbove to film video with Russian flag. VIDEO Soldiers of the 110th Separate Mechanised Brigade destroyed a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group that had infiltrated the village of Verbove to film a video with the Russian flag. 9 017 14 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Battles for Pokrovsk AFU destroyed occupiers in high-rise building in Pokrovsk: tank opened fire from 20 metres. VIDEO In Pokrovsk, the crew of a "Leopard" tank of the 155th SMB destroyed an enemy SRG that had entered a residential building. They recorded their work on video. The tank crew opened fire from a distance of 20 metres. A powerful shot nearly demolished the entire entrance of the apartment block, Censor.NET reports. 11 621 30 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Tank fires point-blank at occupiers Ukrainian tank takes up combat position and destroys enemy SRG with five occupiers at close range. VIDEO The crew of a Ukrainian tank from the 63rd Separate Mechanised Brigade in the Lyman sector destroyed a Russian subversive reconnaissance group with point-blank fire. 16 052 21 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

Elimination of a SRG fighter near Pokrovsk Russian SRG fighter on motorcycle takes his final ride in Pokrovsk, where Ukrainian FPV drones were waiting for him. VIDEO In Pokrovsk, which is currently under relentless shelling, a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group (SRG) fighter attempted to infiltrate the city. Ukrainian troops spotted the occupier’s accomplice riding a motorcycle. 7 932 19 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Pokrovsk Defence forces have cleared Pokrovsk of Russian SRG. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders have cleared the city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region from Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups. 6 326 26 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Pokrovsk Of 150 enemy saboteurs, about 30 reached Pokrovsk, rest were eliminated - DeepState Sabotage groups from the Russian Federation were indeed spotted in Pokrovsk, but only about 30 of the 150 occupiers made it to the city. 4 770 25 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction

war Ukrainian paratroopers defend Pokrovsk against Russian SRGs and eliminate occupiers. VIDEO For over a month, the enemy has persistently attempted to infiltrate Pokrovsk using sabotage and reconnaissance groups (SRG). Their main objective is to amass manpower for further operations. 12 094 13 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Strike on Kupiansk on April 12 Enemy subversive reconnaissance groups are active around Kupiansk, but not in city, - Kanashevych, head of DMA Certain activity of sabotage and reconnaissance groups is recorded in settlements near Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, in particular in Radkivka and the village of Mirove. 375 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Russian SRGs entered Pokrovsk Elimination of Russian sabotage groups continues in Pokrovsk, - DeepState Units of the Defence Forces are clearing out enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups in Pokrovsk. 8 109 30 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Border situation in Sumy region: Ukrainian forces hold the line Russian forces attempting to infiltrate Sumy region in small infantry groups from Kursk – "Siversk" OTG Russian forces are massing in Russia’s Kursk region and attempting to infiltrate Ukrainian territory in small groups. The Defense Forces are eliminating enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups (SRGs) in Sumy region. 1 229 12 Previously in trend: Fightings near the border of the Sumy region Fighting in Sumy region

war Enemy use divers to infiltrate SRGs in Donetsk direction: they were eliminated. VIDEO In the Donetsk direction, the enemy has begun actively using divers to infiltrate sabotage and reconnaissance groups (SRGs) behind Ukrainian defense lines. Today, one such group of three people was detected and eliminated. 12 272 37 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Russian SRGs in Sumy Region. How Russia’s tactics have changed Russian SRGs are trying to enter south of Sumy region, closer to Kharkiv region - SBS Border guards are recording attempts by Russian subversive groups to enter Ukrainian territory in the south of the Sumy region. 890 1

Russian subversive reconnaissance groups try to break into Sumy region SBGS: Russian subversive reconnaissance groups continue attempts to break into Sumy region Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups continue to attempt to cross the border of Ukraine in the Sumy region. 1 350 5 Previously in trend: Attacks by SRG on the border of Sumy region

SRG in Sumy region Russians change tactics in northern Sumy region - in some areas of frontline they attack with infantry instead of SRG – OTG "Siversk" In the north of the Sumy region, Russian troops are trying to use not only subversive reconnaissance groups (SRGs), but also small infantry groups. 2 453 13 Previously in trend: Attacks by SRG on the border of Sumy region

srg cut out occupiers in dugout Fighters suddenly burst into enemy dugout in occupied territory and eliminated three Russian soldiers. VIDEO 18+ Ukrainian soldiers caught the occupiers by surprise in the dugouts and eliminated them. 28 644 98 Previously in trend: War

Sumy region This week, SRG infiltrated Sumy region. Some of invaders were eliminated, while rest were pushed back beyond border – RMA This week, a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group (SRG) of 13 people infiltrated the Sumy region in the area of the Seredyna-Buda community. Ukrainian defenders eliminated some of the invaders, and some of the invaders were pushed back beyond the border. 1 570 8 Previously in trend: War

The threat of Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups Since beginning of year, enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups have attempted to infiltrate Ukraine twice - Demchenko Since the beginning of 2025, two attempts by Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups to infiltrate the territory of Ukraine have been recorded. 691 3

Russia intensifies sabotage-reconnaissance groups in the border area Attempts by Russian SRGs to infiltrate border area have been recorded – SBGS Attempts of Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups (SRGs) to infiltrate the regions bordering Russia are being recorded. 2 202 3 Previously in trend: War

Occupiers in Toretsk are changing into civilian clothes Occupiers in Toretsk are changing into civilian clothes - 28th Motorized Rifle Brigade. PHOTOS In Toretsk, Donetsk region, Russian soldiers are disguised in civilian clothes to draw attention away from themselves and disguise themselves. 9 274 16

Enemy SRGs in northern direction Decrease in activity of enemy’s SRG is recorded in north - OSGT "Siversk" The presence of enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups is constantly recorded in the northern direction, but it has recently decreased. 406 0

war Ukrainian defenders eliminate Russian subversive group in Kursk region. VIDEO Ukrainian servicemen of the 225th Assault Battalion, part of the Pentagon unit, noted significant changes in the enemy's actions in the Kursk region. In particular, according to their observations, the use of enemy armoured vehicles has decreased. 11 393 3 Previously in trend: War

Russian troops activate subversive reconnaissance groups Russia activates subversive reconnaissance groups and intensifies shellings in Kherson region The enemy subversive reconnaissance groups are trying to gain a foothold in the territory controlled by the Defence Forces. The Russians also intensified shelling of some roads and settlements 578 0

border guard, military Attempts by enemy sabotage reconnaissance groups to infiltrate northern border are few - "Siversk" OTG Currently, Ukrainian defenders do not record numerous attempts by the Russian Federation to carry out sabotage operations on the northern border. 680 1 Previously in trend: War

The activity of enemy subversive reconnaissance groups is not increasing now SBGS: Enemy subversive reconnaissance groups’ activity is not increasing, but threat remains – State Border Guard Service The State Border Guard Service does not record significant use of sabotage-reconnaissance groups by the occupiers, their activity has decreased at some point. 281 1 Previously in trend: War

прапор рф на кордоні знищено Border guards destroyed Russian tricolor installed by saboteurs in Chernihiv region - SBS. VIDEO Ukrainian border guards destroyed the Russian tricolour in the Chernihiv region. 4 737 17

ДРГ РФ у Грем’ячі: Прикордонники заперечують Russian SRG did not enter Hremiach in Chernihiv region - SBGSU Russian propaganda reported that the Russian military crossed the border in the Chernihiv region and planted the Russian flag on the bridge over the Sudost River near Hremyach. 2 740 1 Previously in trend: War

Бійці Нацгвардії знищили кілька ДРГ ворога на Покровському напрямку  In Pokrovsk direction, units of National Guard eliminated several enemy SRGs - spokesman of NGU Muzychuk In recent days, fighters of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed several Russian sabotage-reconnaissance groups in the Pokrovsk direction. 1 030 0 Previously in trend: War

Сили оборони зачищають від ворожої ДРГ Сотницький Козачок на Харківщині Soldiers of AFU continue to clear Sotnytsky Kozachok from enemy SRG in Kharkiv region - OSGT "Kharkiv" Currently, in Sotnytskyi Kozachka, Kharkiv Region, measures are being taken to identify the remnants of the Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group and to eliminate them. 2 105 2 Previously in trend: War

Сили оборони знищують залишки ДРГ в Сотницькому Козачку на Харківщині Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy remnants of enemy subversive reconnaissance group that entered Sotnytskyi Kozachok in Kharkiv region - OTG "Kharkiv" Ukrainian defenders are clearing out the remnants of a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group that entered Sotnytskyi Kozachok of the Zolochiv community in Kharkiv region.  5 970 1 Previously in trend: War

Сумська область Russian subversive reconnaissance groups continue attempts to break into Sumy region, but Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy them - Artiukh Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups keep trying to break into the Sumy region, but the Defence Forces are eliminating them. 1 061 2 Previously in trend: War

дрг Russian DRG tried to enter border village of Ryzhivka in Sumy region. VIDEO A Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group attempted to seize the border village of Ryzhivka in the Sumy region. As a result of an ambush organised by border guards and TD forces, the main guard was killed and the rest fled. 18 830 39 Previously in trend: War

війна Elimination of enemy SRG in area of Chasiv Yar. VIDEO Russian volunteers from the Freedom of Russia Legion discovered an enemy subversive reconnaissance group and fired mortars at it, and friendly units with cluster munitions joined in to eliminate the occupiers. 12 397 9 Previously in trend: War

Спроба прориву ДРГ на Сумщині Border guards repel attack of Russian subversive group in Sumy region - SBGS spokesman Demchenko Sumy region has seen the largest number of attempts by enemy subversive and reconnaissance groups to break through. A few days ago, while patrolling, Ukrainian border guards recorded an attempted entry by Russian saboteurs. 1 298 3 War in Ukraine

прикордонники Border guards repel attack of Russian subversive group in Sumy region, enemy retreats Ukrainian border guards repelled an attack of an enemy subversive group in Sumy region. 1 445 4 War in Ukraine

київ In Kyiv, security measures are being strengthened due to threat of infiltration by SRG and new rocket attacks The city’s defense council held a meeting to strengthen security measures in connection with the latest statements by the leaders of the aggressor country regarding the intention to increase the number of missile attacks. In addition, the threat of attempts to penetrate the territory of the city of the enemy’s SRG is not excluded 9 120 23 War in Ukraine

дрг In Sumy region, border guards stopped Russian SRG: enemy’s losses are being clarified - SBS On the night of March 7, Ukrainian border guards stopped a Russian sabotage and intelligence group that was trying to break through the state border of Ukraine in the Sumy region. 2 475 3 Previously in trend: War

дрг,прикордонник Enemy subversive reconnaissance groups have not been recorded in last few days - SBGS spokesman Demchenko Over the past few days, Ukrainian border guards have not recorded any enemy subversive reconnaissance groups on Ukraine’s northern borders. 613 3 War in Ukraine

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