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The Special Operations Forces (SOF) of Ukraine have shown significant tactical advancement in their operations against Russian military infrastructures. Recently, the SOF struck a base storing Iskander missile systems in occupied Crimea, showcasing their strategic capabilities. Their operations extended deep into Russian territory with a significant strike on the Yaroslavl Oil Refinery, located 1,000 km from the frontline. This not only disrupted Russian logistics but also highlighted the reach of Ukrainian special operations. Additionally, the SOF effectively targeted enemy arsenals in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia, dealing a blow to logistical and operational capabilities of the occupiers. These actions underscore the SOF's ongoing commitment to weakening enemy positions and reinforcing Ukraine's defensive and offensive operations in the disputed regions.

What capabilities does Ukraine's Special Operations Forces have?

The Special Operations Forces of Ukraine are adept at executing complex operations, including strategic strikes on enemy arsenals, logistics hubs, and key infrastructures. They employ advanced tactics and equipment such as drones for precision targeting, extending their operational reach deep within enemy lines to weaken adversarial capabilities.

How has the SOF targeted Russian infrastructure?

The SOF has conducted precision strikes on strategic Russian infrastructure, including military bases, radar stations, and oil refineries. These operations aim to disrupt logistical and military capabilities, effectively reducing Russia's ability to wage war on multiple fronts and impacting their resource and operational management.

What impact do these operations have on the Ukraine conflict?

These operations significantly impact the conflict by degrading the enemy's logistical support and military readiness. By continuously targeting and neutralizing Russian military assets and infrastructure, the SOF diminishes the offensive and defensive capabilities of Russian forces, aiding Ukraine's overall strategic objectives and fortifying its defense against aggression.

How do SOF operations affect civilian areas in occupied territories?

The SOF focuses its operations on military targets to minimize civilian casualties and infrastructure damage in occupied territories. Their precision strikes are aimed at degrading military capabilities while protecting civilian lives and properties, ensuring compliance with international humanitarian laws amid the conflict.

What technological tools do the SOF use in their operations?

The SOF employs advanced technological tools, including FP-2 drones and strike UAVs, for reconnaissance and execution of precision strikes. These technologies enhance their operational efficiency, allowing them to conduct long-range strikes with minimal risk to personnel, maintaining an edge in modern warfare scenarios.

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ссо,міст SOF fighters blew up railroad bridges between Rubizhne and Severodonetsk, which had been seized by Rashists. VIDEO SOF soldiers in cooperation with other units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces blew up railway bridges in the occupied territory of Luhansk Region. 27 108 60 Previously in trend: War

склад,ссо SOF aimed artillery at Russian occupier's ammunition depot. VIDEO The command of the Special Operations Forces released footage of the destruction of the Russian occupants, to which our artillery was led by Special Forces. 28 977 35 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

окупанти Bodies of occupiers were liquidated by snipers of Special Operations Forces of Armed Forces of Ukraine. PHOTO Snipers of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are constantly destroying the enemy. 26 889 43 Previously in trend: War

ссо Soldiers of Special Operations Forces conducted battle that broke plans of occupiers. PHOTO Soldiers of the Special Operations Forces conducted a battle that thwarted the plans of the Russian occupiers. 72 663 63 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

ссо,міст,мелітополь Our soldiers blew up railway bridge near Melitopol, which was used to carry equipment and ammunition from Crimea - SOF. PHOTO SOF soldiers destroyed an important infrastructure facility behind enemy lines in Southern Ukraine and slowed the supply of enemy units in the Crimean direction. 29 922 55 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

ссо,техніка Special Operations Forces correcting artillery fire - three Rashist tanks destroyed. VIDEO The Special Operations Forces Command released footage showing SOF soldiers correcting the fire of our artillery, which resulted in the destruction of three tanks and incapacitating one enemy IFV. 18 534 12 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

ссо Soldiers of SOF blew up bridge directly in front of column of Russian occupiers. VIDEO Fighters of the Special Operations Forces blew up the bridge right in front of the column of Russian occupiers. 61 701 72 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

ссо,війна Special operations forces blew up bridge with enemy vehicles heading for Izyum. PHOTOS An armored vehicle "Tiger", a Kamaz, and three Urals were moving to strengthen the group of occupiers in the Kharkiv region. But they could not reach their destination. 59 128 63 Previously in trend: War

пункт,ссо,спостережний Special operations forces destroyed observation post of Russian occupiers. PHOTOS The Special Operations Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed the observation post of the Russian occupiers. 29 812 22 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

бук,ссо The SOF team brought artillery, which resulted in destruction of enemy Buk. PHOTOS The Special Operations Forces Command has released information about the operation to destroy the Russian Buk. 32 373 26 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Ukrainian, British and U.S. commandos conduct joint training session on military destroyer Defender. PHOTOS Ukrainian, British and U.S. commandos conduct joint training session on military destroyer Defender. PHOTOS Special Operations Forces of Ukraine, Great Britain and the United States have conducted a joint training session on the British destroyer Defender of the Royal Navy of Great Britain, the press service of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry reported on Wednesday. 4 131 3 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Khomchak orders probe into death of two servicemen during exercises Khomchak orders probe into death of two servicemen during exercises Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Ruslan Khomchak has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the death of two servicemen of the Ukrainian Armed Forces during exercises. 4 069 22 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Zelenskyi congratulates Special Operations Forces on professional holiday Zelenskyi congratulates Special Operations Forces on professional holiday Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has congratulated the troops of Ukraine Army's Special Operation Forces on their professional holiday. 4 583 36

Ukraine’s Army Spetsnaz compete in target practice with 60-mm mortars, - headquarters. VIDEO+PHOTOS Ukraine’s Army Spetsnaz compete in target practice with 60-mm mortars, - headquarters. VIDEO+PHOTOS The marksmanship competition of mortar squads of the Special Operations Forces’ (SOF) detachments was held on a training ground near the withdrawn weapons storage area in the Donbas. The fighters spent the day demonstrating their skills and proficiency in destroying imaginary enemy from both open and secluded emplacements. 26 007 36

ссо Ukrainian commandoes show training mission involving airborne attack. VIDEO The servicemen of Ukrainian Special Operations Forces exercised in airborne assault using a helicopter. 19 107 17

сбу "шпион" Terrorists in Donetsk detained "Ukrainian spy". VIDEO The "Donetsk people's republic" terrorist organization has announced it had detained a saboteur group in Donetsk headed by Special Operation Forces fighter Oleh Suherei. 49 366 157 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

ссо "Requirements are high. Only one in ten graduated," - Spetsnaz graduation in SOF training center. VIDEO Graduates of the Special Operation Forces (SOF) training center have been trained for six months using the latest military techniques. 52 096 76

ссо Ukraine SOF at NATO Flaming Sword-2017 drills in Lithuania. VIDEO Servicemen of the Special Operation Forces (SOF) of Ukraine took part in the multinational training of SOF units of NATO members and partner countries Flaming Sword 2017 in Lithuania. 34 842 63

кабмин Cabinet publishes its major achievements in 2016. INFOGRAPHIC The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine issued the list of the government’s main achievements in 2016. 36 447 117 Previously in trend: Hroisman's Cabinet

ссо Another 35 Ukrainian Army SOF instructors completed training. PHOTOS 35 instructors graduated from the Training Center of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Khmelnytskyi today, Nov. 15. 19 362 24

василий дивиченко Military prosecutors undertake legal proceedings into yesterday's explosion in Kropyvnytskyi military unit that killed a soldier. PHOTO Two of the wounded soldiers are in grave condition in health facilities. Another wounded serviceman is in extremely critical condition. 17 443 0

SOF Training Center to be operational in a month, - press officer The grand opening of the Training Center of Special Operation Forces (SOF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will take place in less than a month. 7 088 10

SOF training center already operational, studies kick off Nov. 15, - Commander Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SOF) training center has been put into operation. 7 905 12

ссо Ukrainian Special Operation Forces train in ATO area to land in enemy rear. VIDEO Military of the Special Operation Forces (SOF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine conducted landing into mock enemy rear from Mi-8 aircraft. 42 980 46

боеприпасы Armor-piercing ammunition, TNT blocks, anti-tank mines, and grenades: SOF soldiers found arms cache in ATO area, - Staff. PHOTOS The soldiers of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine found ammunition cache in the village of Bezhynove in Novoaidar district of the Luhansk region situated near the demarcation line. 19 661 19 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

порошенко Special Operation Forces are the honor of Ukraine's Armed Forces, - President Poroshenko on occasion of SOF Day (updated) Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko has greeted the country's Special Operation Forces with their professional holiday. 15 120 78

Law on Special operation Forces comes into effect The Law on amendments to some laws of Ukraine concerning Special Operation Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has come into effect. 18 165 13

порошенко Poroshenko signs law on SOF, declares July 29 Day of SOF. PHOTOS During a meeting with commandoes, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko signed the Law No. 4795 “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine regarding the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,” adopted by the Verkhovna Rada. 25 101 84

ссо Ukrainian Spetsnaz took part in international exercises. VIDEO Fighters of one of the special operations units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces took part in international exercises. 13 802 8

Rada amends legislation regulating SOF: Army reform should not be stopped by political populism The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has amended some laws of Ukraine regulating the Special Operation Forces (SOF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 9 920 26

спенцаз Special Operation Forces' creation within Ukrainian Army stipulated by parliamentary bill The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has envisioned the creation of the Special Operation Forces within the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 23 255 43

полторак SOF to be ready to conduct combat tasks by end of 2016, - Defense Minister Poltorak Special Operation Forces (SOF) of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be ready to conduct combat tasks by the end of 2016. 30 114 53

Poroshenko instructed Defense Ministry to launch Special Operation Forces until 2018 President Petro Poroshenko has instructed the Ukrainian Defense Ministry to complete the creation of the Special Operation Forces until 2018. 7 538 28

Ukraine's SOF to be harmonized with similar NATO units by end of 2017, - Commander Luniov The concept of creation and development of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) provides for the phased acquisition of operational and combat skills until 2017. 7 995 29

лунев Major General Ihor Luniov appointed SOF commander Ihor Luniov has previously served as the first deputy commander of the High-Mobile Airborne Forces. 78 398 180

ihor luniov and serhii kryvonos Luniov to be appointed SOF Commander while Kryvonos to become his first deputy in near future, - Butusov The Certification Commission of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the General Staff has selected two candidates, who should be appointed to the positions of Commander and First Deputy Commander of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) by the authorities. 70 125 212

полторак Special operation forces command to be formed by end of year, - Defense Minister Poltorak The Defense Ministry of Ukraine intends to form the command of the Special operation forces (SOF) of Ukraine by the end of 2015. 17 949 63

генштаб General Staff disrupts cooperation with NATO on creation of Special Operations Forces, - MP Friz The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine refuses contacts with NATO and disrupts Ukraine's cooperation with the Alliance regarding the creation of Special Operation Forces (SOF). 21 967 160