Subversive reconnaissance groups (SRGs) have been a persistent challenge along Ukraine's borders, with noted fluctuations in their activity. Recently, there has been a reduction in SRG maneuvers, particularly in the Sumy region. However, Russian forces have compensated by increasing their artillery and air strikes, intensifying their military pressure. Ukrainian units, including Special Operations Forces and the 147th Separate Artillery Brigade, have been resolute in countering these threats, effectively neutralizing many SRGs. Nevertheless, the risk posed by these groups is ever-present as they continue to attempt breaches, demanding constant vigilance from Ukraine's armed forces.
What are subversive reconnaissance groups (SRGs)?
Subversive reconnaissance groups (SRGs) are military units deployed to gather intelligence, conduct reconnaissance, and disrupt enemy operations. They operate covertly and are often used to sabotage infrastructure or gather critical information in conflict zones.
Why have Russian SRGs decreased their activity in Ukraine recently?
The decrease in Russian SRG activity in some regions is attributed to Ukraine's heightened military defenses and strategic countermeasures. Despite reduced SRG activity, Russia has shifted its focus to intensified artillery and air strikes to maintain pressure.
How have Ukrainian forces responded to Russian SRGs near the border?
Ukrainian forces have mounted strong defenses against Russian SRGs, employing special operations units and artillery brigades to neutralize threats. These proactive measures aim to prevent infiltration and protect civilian and military infrastructure.
What areas in Ukraine are most impacted by SRGs?
Regions such as Sumy, Donetsk, and Kharkiv have experienced significant SRG activity. These areas are tactical points of interest due to their proximity to conflict zones and critical infrastructure, making them frequent targets for SRG operations.
What tactical changes have Russian forces implemented against Ukraine?
Russian forces are reportedly adapting their tactics by reducing SRG operations and increasing artillery and air strikes. This shift aims to inflict damage while minimizing direct confrontation with fortified Ukrainian defenses.
How do SRGs impact the civilian population in Ukraine?
SRGs can severely affect civilian populations as their operations often lead to increased military confrontation, endangering lives and infrastructure. The threat of sudden strikes or sabotage can also induce fear and disrupt daily life for local communities.
What technology supports Ukrainian defense against SRGs?
Ukraine's defense against SRGs is bolstered by advanced technology, including surveillance drones, modern artillery systems, and counter-battery radar, which enhance detection and targeting accuracy, reducing the effectiveness of enemy SRG incursions.
TOP news SRG
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. 29 009 98 Previously in trend: War
Enemy SRG cynically shot brother and sister in Sumy region - RMA On the morning of January 27, an enemy reconnaissance and sabotage group shot a brother and sister in the village of Andriivka in Sumy Oblast. 24 492 190 Previously in trend: War
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. 18 948 39 Previously in trend: War
Ukrainian Armed Forces prevent occupiers from entering Kherson territory. VIDEO The Russian military is making attempts to penetrate the territory of Kherson or to gain a foothold on the islands near the city to terrorise the civilian population with shelling. But our soldiers prevented the occupiers and eliminated the enemy subversive group. 17 626 12 Previously in trend: War
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. 16 643 21 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector
Prosecutor General’s Office releases details of shooting of two people by saboteurs in Sumy region: pre-trial investigation launched. PHOTO A hostile reconnaissance group shot dead two people in the Sumy region. Under the procedural supervision of the Sumy Regional Prosecutor’s Office, a pre-trial investigation was initiated into the violation of the laws and customs of war combined with premeditated murder (Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 14 582 33 Previously in trend: War
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. 12 731 26 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
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. 12 596 9 Previously in trend: 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. 12 440 37 Previously in trend: Situation at front
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. 12 253 13 Previously in trend: Situation at front
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,... 11 922 30 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
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. 11 576 49 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction
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. 11 527 3 Previously in trend: War
Enemy SRG tried to cross border in Sumy region. Battle lasted 1.5 hours, saboteurs were thrown back - Naiev. PHOTOS In the Sumy direction, soldiers of the Territorial Defense Forces defending the Northern Operational Zone stopped another attempt by an enemy sabotage and reconnaissance group to cross the state border of Ukraine. 11 393 32
Russian subversive group shoots at car in Chernihiv region: Man was killed A Russian subversive reconnaissance group shot a car with a civilian man in Chernihiv region. 10 538 23 Previously in trend: War
SOF soldiers destroyed Russian SRG in Yampil, Donetsk region. VIDEO The Special Operations Forces destroyed a Russian SRG in Yampil, Donetsk region. 10 164 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
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. 9 440 16
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. 9 287 14 Previously in trend: Situation at front
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 9 281 23
SOF eliminated Russian SRG in Pokrovsk: 4 Russian soldiers eliminated. VIDEO Special Operations Forces soldiers killed a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group in Pokrovsk. 8 711 14 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
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. 8 575 13 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction
Elimination of Russian sabotage groups continues in Pokrovsk, - DeepState Units of the Defence Forces are clearing out enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups in Pokrovsk. 8 360 30 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
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. 8 087 19 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
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. 7 399 7
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. 6 482 26 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
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. 6 098 1 Previously in trend: War
Border guards and soldiers of Armed Forces of Ukraine pushed out enemy group, which penetrated across border in Kharkiv region and tried to gain foothold, outside borders of Ukraine, - SBS In the Kupiansk district of the Kharkiv region, ground and air reconnaissance of the "Steel Border" brigade revealed attempts by the Ruscists to gain a foothold. 5 327 10
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. 5 040 25 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk 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. 4 912 4 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Border guards destroyed Russian tricolor installed by saboteurs in Chernihiv region - SBS. VIDEO Ukrainian border guards destroyed the Russian tricolour in the Chernihiv region. 4 855 17
Artillery of 147th Brigade eliminated Russian SRG north of Pokrovsk with single precise strike. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders of the 147th Separate Artillery Brigade struck a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group (SRG) north of Pokrovsk. 4 612 8 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers
Russian subversive reconnaissance groups have become more active on border with Sumy region - National Resistance Centre. PHOTOS Special units of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces arrived in Belgorod region to organise sabotage on the territory of Ukraine. 4 288 2 Previously in trend: War
Fighter pilots struck enemy sabotage group in north using GBU-39 aerial bombs. VIDEO The Ukrainian Air Force struck an enemy reconnaissance and sabotage group as it attempted to move northwards. 3 892 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Special operation in Sumy sector: our sabotage and reconnaissance unit cleared Russian observation post and captured five occupiers. VIDEO In the Sumy sector, a Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance unit carried out a successful special operation, resulting in the destruction of a Russian occupation forces’ observation post and the capture of five Russian servicemen. 3 557 6 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
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. 3 315 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers
On border in Sumy and Kharkiv regions, SRGs became active, - State Border Service Lately, there have been several attempts by enemy SRGs to operate in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions. The threat of SRG also exists in the Chernihiv region 3 260 14
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. 2 895 1 Previously in trend: War
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. 2 590 13 Previously in trend: Attacks by SRG on the border of Sumy region
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. 2 573 3 Previously in trend: War
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. 2 544 2 Previously in trend: Fightings in Kramatorsk direction
"Apex" border guards detect and eliminate occupiers’ SRG in Vovchansk direction. VIDEO Border guards detected an enemy sabotage and reconnaissance group (SRG) that was attempting to slip through to Ukrainian positions in the Vovchansk direction. 2 422 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Fighting in the Volchansk direction
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. 2 389 3 Previously in trend: War
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. 2 234 2 Previously in trend: War
Artillerymen from 147th Airborne Assault Brigade destroyed occupiers’ SRG, artillery, UAVs and communications equipment. VIDEO Artillerymen from the 147th Separate Artillery Brigade of the Airborne Assault Forces, part of the 7th Rapid Reaction Corps, continue to neutralise the combat capabilities of Russian forces and engage in counter-battery fire. 2 137 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces
In Huliaipole direction, enemy, disguised as civilians, tried to penetrate rear of our defenders Yesterday, Russian soldiers once again resorted to prohibited methods of warfare in the Huliaypole direction. 1 918 8
Defense forces of Northern direction about enemy SRG: We are trying to stop them with artillery before crossing state border Enemy SRGs on the northern border of Ukraine with the Russian Federation are trying to stop it until the state border is crossed, if the enemy does cross it, the anti-sabotage reserves of the Defense Forces are working. 1 839 6
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. 1 816 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers
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. 1 735 17 Previously in trend: Fightings in Kramatorsk direction Situation in Dobropillia direction
Page 1 of 2
more top news