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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Operators from Special Operations Centre "A" struck "Shahed" launch site and destroyed jet-powered drone along with its launch platform mounted on vehicle. VIDEO Operatives from the ‘Atleti’ group of the SSU’s Special Operations Centre ‘A’ struck one of the Russian drone launch sites and destroyed a ‘Shahed’ kamikaze jet drone, along with its vehicle-mounted launch system. 2 834 10 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones
"Chervona Kalyna" operators intercept video feeds from enemy FPV drone cameras and twice steer UGV clear of strikes at last moment. VIDEO Unmanned ground vehicle operators from the 14th Operational Brigade "Chervona Kalyna" of the National Guard of Ukraine twice saved their vehicle from Russian FPV drone strikes during a logistics mission. 2 418 5 Previously in trend: Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs
HUR special forces show close combat with ruscists, clearing of positions and destruction of Russian equipment in Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO Special forces operators from the Active Operations Department of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) showed the results of two weeks of combat operations in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 5 941 6 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
Special Forces commandos set trap for Russian invaders and eliminated 13 of them in single combat operation. VIDEO Operatives from Group ‘A’ of the 1st Detachment of the 144th Centre of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine ambushed Russian occupiers and eliminated 13 invaders whilst carrying out a combat mission. 5 893 9 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Ruscist hides in basement and tries to knock down Ukrainian drone, but gets thermobaric grenade. VIDEO Ukrainian special forces troops killed a Russian occupier hiding in a basement while clearing a settlement. 5 530 10 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Scouts from DIU’s "Timur Special Unit" ambush ruscists and capture two occupiers in Zaporizhzhia sector. VIDEO Soldiers from the "Khymera" unit, part of the "Timur Special Unit" of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU), ambushed Russian occupiers advancing toward Zaporizhzhia and captured two invaders. 3 284 1 Previously in trend: captured occupiers Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
Special forces from DIU’s GROUP 10 unit cleared over 600 hectares of forest in Sumy region and eliminated 108 ruscists in seven weeks. VIDEO Special forces from GROUP 10 of the Active Operations Department of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine carried out a seven-week operation in the Sumy region, during which they eliminated 108 Russian occupiers and took a further 29 invaders prisoner. 2 330 2 Previously in trend: captured occupiers Fighting in Sumy region DIU special operations
Soldiers from 23rd Regiment of Rapid Reaction Force demonstrated underground combat and clearing of tunnels during Operation ’Veles’ in Kupiansk district. VIDEO Soldiers from the 23rd Assault Regiment of the R.U.G. took part in the ‘Veles’ counter-offensive operation in the Kupiansk sector, during which Ukrainian defenders advanced more than 15 kilometres through underground tunnels and captured over 30 Russian occupiers. 7 761 14 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Fighting in the Kupіansk direction Underground operation Veles
Ukrainian Group 10 scouts trick ruscist who mistook them for his own troops into captivity: "Drop your backpack, you’re prisoner". VIDEO Defence Forces scouts from the Group 10 unit used deception to capture a Russian occupier who mistook them for his own troops. 4 561 3 Previously in trend: captured occupiers Fighting in Sumy region
SOF special forces eliminated two occupiers deep behind Russian lines and evacuated wounded comrade. VIDEO Ukrainian special forces penetrated the rear of the Russian troops, killed two occupiers and managed to evacuate a wounded comrade. The evacuation of the soldier from the combat zone took many hours and took place under the threat of attacks by enemy drones. 3 503 4 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Ammunition detonations blow ruscist depots to pieces after precision FPV drone strikes by DIU’s "Artan" special forces. VIDEO FPV drone operators from the "Artan" special unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) carried out a series of strikes on Russian occupiers’ field ammunition depots in one sector of the front. 2 807 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions
Omega’s 5th Detachment special forces destroy over 60 ruscist attack drones in week in Donetsk sector. VIDEO Soldiers of the 5th Separate Detachment of the National Guard of Ukraine’s Omega Special Purpose Centre destroyed more than 60 Russian attack drones in a week in the Donetsk sector. 716 0 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region Destruction of Russian drones
Ukrainian special forces are conducting clearance operations in houses and shelters on outskirts of Kostiantynivka. VIDEO A video has been published online showing Ukrainian special forces in action as they carry out search-and-destroy operations and clear buildings on the outskirts of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region. 3 838 3 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat
"Omega" special forces, travelling in M113 armoured personnel carrier, broke through to building occupied by Russian forces in Toretsk, booby-trapped it and blew it up. VIDEO Soldiers of the Ukrainian National Guard, travelling in an M113 armoured personnel carrier, broke through to a building occupied by Russian occupiers and planted explosives at an enemy stronghold in Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast. 17 655 18 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Fighting in the Toretsk direction
Ukrainian intelligence officers, supported by drones, neutralised two groups of Russian GRU special forces. VIDEO Ukrainian intelligence officers, supported by drones, carried out a combat operation during which they neutralised two groups of Russian special forces soldiers from the 10th Separate Guards Special Forces Brigade of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces. 6 903 3 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat
Local resident clears road and helps "Omega" fighters’ ground robot continue moving. VIDEO A local resident helped the operators of an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) from the 4th Separate Detachment of the "Omega" Special Purpose Center while they were carrying out a combat mission. 6 528 66 Previously in trend: Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs
Three ruscists ceased resistance and surrendered after Special Operations Forces operators raided enemy position. VIDEO Operators of the Special Operations Forces entered the enemy’s rear and captured three Russian service members in one of the operational sectors. 3 692 4 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
Belarusian volunteers of "1514" unit show footage of Russian occupiers being eliminated in Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO Belarusian volunteers of the "1514" special unit, which operates within the "Timur Special Unit" of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, released footage of combat operations against Russian occupiers in the Zaporizhzhia direction. 5 013 10 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
Operators of 3rd Special Operations Forces Regiment ambush and capture Russian scout at border with Russia. VIDEO Operators of the 3rd Regiment of Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces set up an ambush and captured a Russian soldier during special operations in an area near the border with Russia. 4 406 6 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
Special forces set up ambush near border in Kharkiv region and captured Russian scout: "Don’t do anything stupid and you’ll live". VIDEO In the Kharkiv sector, Ukrainian special forces set up an ambush near the state border with the Russian Federation and captured a Russian military intelligence officer who was using a drone to map out routes for the movement of enemy forces. 7 687 16 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kharkiv direction
"Stugna" special forces from Defence Intelligence stormed Russian positions in Zaporizhzhia and took occupiers prisoner. VIDEO Special forces from the ‘Stugna’ unit of the Defence Intelligence of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence carried out a series of assault operations in the Zaporizhzhia sector and took Russian occupiers prisoner. 5 115 3 Previously in trend: captured occupiers Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
6th SOF Rangers Regiment raids Russian rear: two occupiers eliminated, two captured. VIDEO Service members of the 6th Rangers Regiment of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) eliminated two Russian troops and captured two more during a raid behind enemy lines. 4 391 9 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces captured occupiers
Omega special forces destroy $2 million Russian Typhoon modular armoured vehicle with FPV drone. VIDEO Special forces personnel from the Omega Centre for Special Purpose Operations’ 3rd Separate Detachment destroyed a Russian Typhoon modular armoured vehicle deep behind enemy lines. 4 677 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
KRAKEN special forces and 3rd Separate Reconnaissance Battalion clear multi-storey building of occupiers. Combat video Dynamic and tense footage of close-quarters combat involving Ukrainian special forces has been published online. 7 996 15 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat
SOF operators from 6th Regiment raid enemy position and capture two occupiers. VIDEO Operators of the 6th Ranger Regiment of the Special Operations Forces conducted a special operation while carrying out a combat mission near the state border and captured two Russian servicemen. 3 650 3 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
Special forces from DIU’s "BAT-13" and "ARATTA" units carried out raid on enemy positions and took Russian soldier prisoner. VIDEO Special forces from the Main Intelligence Directorate carried out a raid in an enemy-held settlement and captured a ruscist. 3 550 2 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
SOF fighters covertly infiltrated enemy settlement, carried out mop-up operation and took ruscist prisoner. VIDEO Operatives from Group ‘F’ of the 1st Detachment of the 144th Special Operations Forces Centre carried out a successful special operation in one of the operational sectors, during which they captured a Russian serviceman and cleared a designated sector of the settlement. 3 505 4 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
Fighters of Defence Intelligence’s International Legion clear occupiers’ positions near Stepnohirsk and capture ruscist. VIDEO Fighters of the Revenge Tactical Group of the International Legion of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine successfully cleared Russian positions near Stepnohirsk in the Zaporizhzhia region. 3 303 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces captured occupiers Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction foreign volunteers in the armed forces
Operators of 422nd Unmanned Systems Regiment and SSU Alpha special forces smash weapons depots of 57th Brigade of Russian Armed Forces. VIDEO Operators of the 422nd Luftwaffe Unmanned Systems Regiment, together with special forces from the SSU’s Special Operations Centre "A", conducted an operation to destroy weapons depots belonging to the 57th Motorised Rifle Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces. 2 799 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
Drone operators from Lasar’s Group struck occupiers’ "Buk-M3" and S-300 air defence systems in Kostiantynivka sector. VIDEO Fighters from the Lasar’s Group, a separate special-purpose unit of the Ukrainian National Guard, struck two Russian air defence systems in the Kostiantynivka sector. 2 347 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions Kostiantynivka direction
Soldiers of 6th Rangers Regiment of Special Operations Forces stormed and captured enemy facility, eliminating occupiers. VIDEO Operators from the 6th Regiment of the Special Operations Forces Rangers carried out a daring raid on an enemy target in one of the operational sectors. 7 373 14 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Close-quarters combat
DIU’s "Revanche" tactical group cleared out positions of occupiers who had infiltrated Stepnohirsk. VIDEO Fighters from the ‘Revanche’ tactical group of the International Legion of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine carried out a sweep of warehouse premises in Stepnohirsk in the Zaporizhzhia sector, where Russian troops had infiltrated. 5 943 6 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction foreign volunteers in the armed forces DIU special operations
SSU Alpha Center special forces hit rare Russian P-14 radar dating from 1959. VIDEO Special forces operators from the Security Service of Ukraine’s Alpha Special Operations Center released footage of a strike on a Russian P-14 radar station. 5 143 12 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
Chervona Kalyna drone operators smash occupiers’ logistics in rear in Donetsk region: 15 vehicles destroyed along with infantry. VIDEO Drone operators of the 14th Chervona Kalyna Brigade of the Azov 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed Russian occupiers' logistics vehicles and manpower in the rear in the temporarily occupied part of Donetsk region. 4 219 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Situation in the Donetsk region Strikes on Russian logistics
Operators of SOF 8th Regiment eliminate one invader and capture two during raid on occupiers’ position. VIDEO Operators of the 8th Regiment of the Special Operations Forces successfully carried out a raid on an enemy position in the Donetsk region. 4 056 8 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Close-quarters combat Elimination of Russian occupiers
Special forces from Defence Intelligence "Ghost" unit struck occupiers’ logistics in Crimea: locomotives, fuel tankers and radar stations were hit. VIDEO The ‘Ghosts’, a special unit of the Defence Intelligence of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, continues to systematically destroy the military logistics of the Russian occupiers in the temporarily occupied Crimea. 3 801 9 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Attacks on Crimea Fuel shortage
Enemy Bukhanka with fuel inside explodes after FPV drone strike by Omega special forces. VIDEO Soldiers of the 1st Separate Special Purpose Detachment "Omega" destroyed a UAZ Bukhanka (Loaf) vehicle used to supply Russian units on the eastern direction of the front. 5 402 9 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Strikes on Russian logistics
Fighters from International Legion’s "Revanche" tactical group completed two-month training course at Special Operations Forces centre. VIDEO Fighters from the "Revanche" tactical group of the International Legion of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine have completed a two-month training course at the Special Operations Forces Training Centre of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 2 750 3 Previously in trend: Military training in Ukraine
Active Operations Department fighter shows footage of clearing enemy positions and capturing 7 ruscists. VIDEO Footage has been released online showing the Active Operations Department’s troops conducting a sweep of a wooded area during an attempted infiltration by Russian infantry. 7 509 22 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces captured occupiers
Special forces of "UA_REG TEAM" SOF unit eliminate Russian invader in tree line in 4 minutes. VIDEO Fighters of the "UA_REG TEAM" unit of the Special Operations Forces eliminated a Russian infantryman in their zone of responsibility. 4 922 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers
SSU "Alfa" special forces eliminated over 2,500 occupiers in week using FPV drones. VIDEO Special forces from the Security Service of Ukraine’s ‘Alfa’ unit have carried out strikes against enemy personnel across the entire front line. 2 129 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Omega special forces unit shoots down 43 Russian Molniya UAVs in one day. VIDEO Fighters of the 1st Separate Special Purpose Detachment "Omega" shot down 43 Russian Molniya UAVs over the course of one day. 924 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones
Fighters from 8th Special Operations Regiment cleared forest strip and eliminated occupier who refused to surrender. VIDEO Ukrainian infantrymen from the 8th Regiment of the Special Operations Forces, part of the "UA_REG TEAM" unit, carried out a sweep of wooded terrain on one section of the front line. 6 088 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Close-quarters combat
Seven hours under fire: Omega special operators carry out extremely complex evacuation of wounded soldier using UGV. VIDEO Special forces from the 1st Separate Detachment of the ‘Omega’ Special Purpose Center carried out a successful and extremely complex evacuation operation. According to Censor.NET, the troops managed to rescue a wounded soldier from a neighbouring unit who was in an area under heavy fire. 3 853 2 Previously in trend: Evacuation by ground drone Evacuation of the wounded
SSU "Alfa" special forces eliminated over 2,800 occupiers in week using FPV drones. VIDEO Drone operators from the SSU’s ‘Alpha’ unit carried out strikes on enemy troop concentrations along the entire front line. 4 166 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Reconnaissance troops from Defence Intelligence carried out series of raids and cleared occupiers’ positions in Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO Soldiers from the Active Operations Department of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine have carried out successful special operations in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 3 628 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Close-quarters combat DIU special operations
Pilots from National Guard’s "Lasar’s Group" bombed concentration of BM-30 "Smerch" multiple rocket launchers in enemy’s rear in Luhansk region. VIDEO A unit of the Lasar’s Group within the Ukrainian National Guard continues to hunt down enemy multiple rocket launchers. 5 253 3 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions Drone operators
Omega special forces drone simultaneously eliminates occupier and survives enemy FPV drone attack. VIDEO A bomber drone operated by Ukrainian special forces successfully survived an enemy FPV drone attack, destroyed it, completed its combat mission, and returned to position. 2 729 0 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Destruction of Russian drones Drone operators
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