Ukrainian SOF crush enemy unit near Sumy, foil cross-border attack

Ukrainian SOF crush enemy unit near Sumy, foil cross-border attack

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Operators of the 6th Ranger Regiment of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a group of Russian military near the Ukrainian border in the Kursk sector, capturing one invader.

This was reported by the SOF Command on Facebook, according to Ukrinform.

The enemy group was attempting to assault the positions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces in Sumy region. The SOF fighters offered the invaders a chance to surrender, guaranteeing them safety, medical aid, food, and water.

Upon refusal, the Rangers launched a special operation. At sunrise, they swiftly completed the mission: four Russian soldiers were eliminated, and one was taken prisoner.

Read also: Russian Su-35 fighter jet shot down in Kursk sector – Ukrainian Air Force

As reported by Ukrinform, Russian forces plan to capture Sumy region, which currently includes a so-called “grey zone”.

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