Ukrainian Special Forces Lead Bold Operations in Kursk Region

Ukraine's elite troops execute high-risk missions, capturing territory and repelling Russian and North Korean forces.

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SOF) have been conducting covert missions in Russia's Kursk region for six months, marking the first foreign incursion into Russian territory since World War II
A recent operation saw Ukrainian commandos eliminate 17 Russian soldiers and capture 12 more by exploiting enemy distractions with drones during a close-quarters raid.
SOF units have also encountered North Korean troops supporting Russia, inflicting significant casualties on them during multiple engagements.
In coordination with other Ukrainian forces, SOF recently repelled a Russian armored assault, destroying two tanks, three armored vehicles, and neutralizing several soldiers.
The Kursk campaign has seen intense fighting, with Ukrainian forces repelling numerous Russian attacks while leveraging advanced tactics, drones, and Western-supplied equipment to maintain their momentum.