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Ukrainian special forces have been actively involved in critical operations across various sectors. Recent missions include scouts from DIU's Timur Special Unit capturing Russian occupiers and clearing operations by Group 10 eliminating over 100 Russian troops in Sumy. The 23rd Regiment demonstrated exceptional underground combat skills in the Kupiansk district. These operations, many of which are documented in videos, highlight the effectiveness of Ukraine's special units, such as the Omega Special Forces, in neutralizing threats and capturing vital enemy positions. The use of FPV drones in precise strikes, like those by the Artan Special Forces, showcases the advanced tactics employed to maintain Ukrainian defense and counter-offensive initiatives.

What are some recent operations by Ukrainian special forces?

Ukrainian special forces have carried out numerous operations, including ambushes and drone strikes. Notable missions include capturing enemy combatants in regions like Zaporizhzhia, clearing settlements in Sumy, and breaking through enemy lines in Donetsk.

How have drones been used by Ukrainian forces?

Ukrainian forces have effectively utilized drones, particularly FPV drones, to conduct precision strikes on enemy infrastructure and troops. These drones have been instrumental in targeting ammunition depots, air defenses, and even armored vehicles, significantly impacting enemy capabilities.

What tactics have Ukrainian special units used in their operations?

Tactics employed include deception, ambushing, and strategic raids. These include covert infiltrations, setting up ambushes near borders, and using decoy techniques to capture or eliminate enemy troops. The operations often involve coordination between various special units and intelligence support.

Which special force units are actively engaged in recent combat missions?

Active units include the Timur Special Unit, Group 10, the Omega Special Forces, and various detachments like the 23rd Assault Regiment and others. These units have been pivotal in conducting successful operations across multiple fronts, addressing multiple facets of the conflict.

What outcomes have been achieved by these special operations?

The operations have led to significant territorial gains, neutralization of enemy troops, and the capture of prisoners. These outcomes are not only strategic victories but also boost morale and demonstrate the operational capabilities of Ukrainian special forces on ground.

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Special Forces officers Oleksandr Hrechanyk, Serhii Zelinskyi and Mykhailo Ustymenko were killed while performing tasks behind enemy lines. PHOTO Special Forces officers Oleksandr Hrechanyk, Serhii Zelinskyi and Mykhailo Ustymenko were killed while performing tasks behind enemy lines. PHOTO Performing a combat mission deep behind enemy lines, three Special Forces soldiers were killed: Oleksandr Hrechanyk, Serhii Zelinskyi and Mykhailo Ustymenko. 55 175 73 Previously in trend: War

'Kyiv terrorist' captured alive, no explosion happened. VIDEO 'Kyiv terrorist' captured alive, no explosion happened. VIDEO A citizen of Uzbekistan who was in the building of the Leonardo business center in Kyiv and claiming that he has explosives in his backpack was captured alive, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Anton Gerashchenko has said. 61 041 218

Azov Battalion fighter Nicheha killed near Mariupol. PHOTO Azov Battalion fighter Nicheha killed near Mariupol. PHOTO Azov Battalion special reconnaissance fighter Mykola Nicheha has died in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area. 91 466 7 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

National Police Special Forces of Donetsk region trained to detain saboteurs. PHOTOS National Police Special Forces of Donetsk region trained to detain saboteurs. PHOTOS National Police Special Forces of the Donetsk region held a training session on the detention of an armed sabotage and reconnaissance group in Volodarskyi district of the region. 17 869 34

National Guard's Spetsnaz trained water landing and parachute jumps. VIDEO+PHOTOS National Guard's Spetsnaz trained water landing and parachute jumps. VIDEO+PHOTOS Oleksandriia airbase of military unit #2269 of the National Guard of Ukraine hosted drills of special purpose units on parachute jumping on water and from altitude of 800 and 2,000 meters. 38 198 63

FBI instructors train NABU special forces in SWAT tactics, - Deputy Director Novak. VIDEO+PHOTOS FBI instructors train NABU special forces in SWAT tactics, - Deputy Director Novak. VIDEO+PHOTOS Instructors from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation share their experience with officers of the Special operations department of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine. 27 909 31

Russia shifts Spetsnaz from Novoazovsk to Kominternove, - MoD Intelligence. PHOTO Russia shifts Spetsnaz from Novoazovsk to Kominternove, - MoD Intelligence. PHOTO Russia has redeployed a special forces unit in the occupied Donbas. 64 302 85 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Spetsnaz detained car thieves in Kyiv downtown, employed weapons. PHOTOS Spetsnaz detained car thieves in Kyiv downtown, employed weapons. PHOTOS Enhanced measures to combat thefts from cars in Kyiv are being taken. 70 990 14 Previously in trend: Police workdays

"Two weeks of hell:" Ukrainian Spetsnaz do tough drills. PHOTOS+VIDEO "Two weeks of hell:" Ukrainian Spetsnaz do tough drills. PHOTOS+VIDEO The preparation of Ukrainian Special Operations Forces soldiers involves a two-week selection course ("two weeks of hell"). At this stage, about 80 percent of applicants are discarded. 62 413 68

First 37 KORD officers completed training, ready to perform most complex tasks, - National Police Chief Dekanoidze. PHOTOS First 37 KORD officers completed training, ready to perform most complex tasks, - National Police Chief Dekanoidze. PHOTOS First 37 people have completed a training course developed for Rapid Operational Response Unit (KORD) officers. 31 582 71

Using NABU special force unit in combat is erroneous, - Butusov. PHOTO Using NABU special force unit in combat is erroneous, - Butusov. PHOTO Current outfit and an APC (BTR-3E) equipped with anti-tank missiles and 30-mm cannon are not entirely suitable for the National Anti-Corruption Bureau special force unit intended for urban operations. 44 300 130

NABU Special Forces took oath: “First searches and investigation have been conducted by special operations department”. PHOTOS + VIDEO NABU Special Forces took oath: “First searches and investigation have been conducted by special operations department”. PHOTOS + VIDEO More than 30 officers of the Special Operations Department of the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine have taken oath. The special forces of the NABU will comprise 96 soldiers and armored equipment. 36 984 170

National Anti-Corruption Bureau showed samples of battle suits for its Special Operations Forces Directorate soldiers. PHOTOS National Anti-Corruption Bureau showed samples of battle suits for its Special Operations Forces Directorate soldiers. PHOTOS Operatives of the SOF Directorate of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine have been provided with the tactical gear possessing the best price-performance ratio, and are ready to fulfill their duties. 59 219 217

National Guard NATO-standard light infantry brigade performs counter-sabotage drill. PHOTOS National Guard NATO-standard light infantry brigade performs counter-sabotage drill. PHOTOS On Thursday, Dec. 17, an event attended by representatives of the G7 countries' embassies took place at the National Guard training ground in Novi Petrivtsi, the Kyiv region. 45 851 113

Ukrainian scouts perfect skills of embattling using new methods at ATO field. PHOTOS Ukrainian scouts perfect skills of embattling using new methods at ATO field. PHOTOS Ukrainian military scouts from Khmelnytskyi have perfected their skills at complex training on weapons practice and tactics at one of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) shooting ranges. 22 195 51

Cutting edge weapons for special forces presented at National Guard training ground. PHOTOS Cutting edge weapons for special forces presented at National Guard training ground. PHOTOS Up-to-date weaponry for Ukraine's special forces have been presented at the National Guard training ground in Novi Petrivtsi. 54 027 71 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Arms

Modern Western-model infantry brigade created in National Guard, - Patriot Training Center. PHOTOS Modern Western-model infantry brigade created in National Guard, - Patriot Training Center. PHOTOS Nine out of 60 candidates left on the second day of the consecutive wave of selection. 42 421 142

"New police must have brand new special task force," - NSDC Secretary says. PHOTOS "New police must have brand new special task force," - NSDC Secretary says. PHOTOS The KORD special operations force is formed according to new principles meeting all international standards in terms of training and weapons. 50 236 72 Previously in trend: Police workdays

Turchynov attended drills of National Guard commandoes: "One of their tasks will be elimination of armed subversives". PHOTOS Turchynov attended drills of National Guard commandoes: "One of their tasks will be elimination of armed subversives". PHOTOS The threat of resumption of hostilities in the east of Ukraine posed by the Russian Federation remains high despite the trend of actual cease-fire in the ATO area. 56 171 139

SBU published recent photos of the Russian commandos Yerofeyev and Aleksandrov: "Their trial is scheduled for September". PHOTOS SBU published recent photos of the Russian commandos Yerofeyev and Aleksandrov: "Their trial is scheduled for September". PHOTOS Advisor to the Chairman of the Security Service of Ukraine Yurii Tandit made pictures of Russian GRU operatives Aleksandrov and Yerofeyev. 85 155 250 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Ukrainian soldier and musician Mykola Hordiichuk killed by booby-trap near Avdiivka. PHOTO Ukrainian soldier and musician Mykola Hordiichuk killed by booby-trap near Avdiivka. PHOTO Ukrainian soldier Mykola Hordiichuk with call sign Hryzun was killed in a combat mission in the zone of the anti-terrorist operation yesterday. 98 871 443 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Arrested Russian special forces soldiers receive adequate medical treatment and actively cooperate with investigation, - SBU. PHOTOS Arrested Russian special forces soldiers receive adequate medical treatment and actively cooperate with investigation, - SBU. PHOTOS Arrested Russian special forces operatives Captain Yevgeniy Yerofeyev and Sergeant Alexander Aleksandrov receive adequate medical treatment and actively cooperate with investigation. 47 828 165 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Poroshenko awarded servicemen who detained Russian subversives near Shchastia. PHOTOS Poroshenko awarded servicemen who detained Russian subversives near Shchastia. PHOTOS The president has met with servicemen from the 92nd separate mechanized brigade of the operative command “East” of the Land Forces of Ukraine who detained Russian servicemen Yevhen Yerofeyev and Alexander Aleksandrov in a battle near Shchastya on May 16 during his working visit to the Donetsk region. 37 656 145 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

SBU publishes names and photos of the Russian special forces operatives of the 3rd Brigade of the GRU, who fought in the Donbas. LIST+PHOTOS SBU publishes names and photos of the Russian special forces operatives of the 3rd Brigade of the GRU, who fought in the Donbas. LIST+PHOTOS The Ukrainian Security Service has published preliminary list of servicemen of the 3rd separate special operations brigade of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Federation (GRU), whose participation in the military operations in the Donbas was documentarily confirmed. 726 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Representatives of OSCE, Amnesty International and EU monitoring mission visit captive Russian special forces operatives in the hospital. PHOTO Representatives of OSCE, Amnesty International and EU monitoring mission visit captive Russian special forces operatives in the hospital. PHOTO The OSCE, Amnesty International and the European Union monitoring mission visited the two Russian special forces servicemen in the hospital in Kyiv. 79 591 214 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Captured Russian special forces servicemen Captain Aleksandrov and Sergeant Yerofeyev testified on their brigade’s involvement in war against Ukraine. PHOTOS Captured Russian special forces servicemen Captain Aleksandrov and Sergeant Yerofeyev testified on their brigade’s involvement in war against Ukraine. PHOTOS Captured career servicemen of the 3rd Special Forces Brigade of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Captain Yevgeny Yerofeyev and Sergeant Alexander Aleksandrov provided testimony regarding their unit’s involvement in hostilities against Ukraine. 499 343 1 075 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Captured Russian special forces operatives

Russian special forces operatives Y. Yerofeyev and A. Aleksandrov taken prisoners in the battle near Shchastia. PHOTOS Russian special forces operatives Y. Yerofeyev and A. Aleksandrov taken prisoners in the battle near Shchastia. PHOTOS Two Russian Federation special forces soldiers from Togliatti were captured yesterday, during fierce fighting with the Russian subversive reconnaissance group that penetrated into the vicinity of the city of Shchastia. 319 849 1 048 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Captured Russian special forces operatives

Vadim Pugachev, soldier of the 92nd Brigade killed in battle with Russian special operations regiment. PHOTO Vadim Pugachev, soldier of the 92nd Brigade killed in battle with Russian special operations regiment. PHOTO Soldier of the 92nd Brigade Vadim Pugachev was killed during clash with the Russian special purpose troops. 181 816 737 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

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