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Ukrainian Special Operations Forces wipe out Russian assault team behind enemy lines - video

Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces eliminated a Russian assault group of eight soldiers in a covert operation behind enemy lines, releasing footage of the ambush, the SOF press service announced on Telegram on May 12.

12 May 2025, 12:50 PM

Ukrainian HIMARS obliterates four Russian choppers in Belgorod Oblast - Video

Two Ka-52 and two Mi-8 Russian helicopters were destroyed in a coordinated operation of the Ukrainian Special Forces (SOF), the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR), rocket and artillery units in Belgorod Oblast, the SOF reported on Telegram on March 24.

24 March 2025, 08:07 AM

Engels airbase in flames after Ukraine's Special Services coordinated attack

The overnight attack on Engels airbase in Russia’s Saratov Oblast was a coordinated operation carried out by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) and Special Operations Forces (SSO), sources told NV on March 20.

20 March 2025, 02:22 PM

Ukrainian forces obliterate Russia’s newest artillery in precision strike - Video

A video of the successful destruction of a Russian 2S43 Malva self-propelled artillery system was posted on Facebook by the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SOF) on March 3.

3 March 2025, 10:39 AM

Oops! Russian ‘patriotic education’ goes with Ukrainian might twist

In a display of truly "patriotic" education, Russian schoolchildren recently celebrated the professional holiday of Russia's Special Operations Forces (SOF) by proudly drawing the emblem of Ukraine’s SOF instead, that took the opportunity to praise the unintentional recruits for their artistic choices on Telegram on Feb. 27.

27 February 2025, 02:11 PM

Ukrainian special forces wipe out entire Russian platoon in bold raid in Donetsk sector

Operators from the 3rd Regiment of Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SSO) successfully eliminated an entire Russian platoon in a raid on an industrial complex in the Donetsk sector, the SSO command reported on Telegram on Feb. 26.

26 February 2025, 10:40 AM

General Staff confirms drone attack on major Russian refinery

The overnight attack on an oil refinery in the Russian administrative center of Saratov was carried out by units of the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF), the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR), the Special Operations Forces (SOF) and other components of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the General Staff reported on Telegram on Feb. 11.

11 February 2025, 12:34 PM

SBU, SOF behind drone strike on oil pumping station in Russia’s Tver — NV source

Ukraine’s SBU security service and Special Operations Forces (SOF) carried out a drone strike on the Andreapol oil pumping station and a missile arsenal in Russia's Tver Oblast, national security sources told NV on Jan. 29.

29 January 2025, 08:08 PM

Ukrainian drones target major Russian oil refinery in Ryazan

Drones of Ukraine’s SBU Security Service and Special Operations Forces targeted the Ryazan Oil Refining Company, one of Russia's largest refineries, causing fires in at least three storage tanks on Jan. 24, sources within the Defense Forces told NV.

24 January 2025, 01:30 PM

Ukrainian Special Forces repel North Korean assault in Kursk, last stand ends in self-detonation

Ukrainian Special Operation Forces (SSO) repelled a North Korean assault in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, eliminating 18 enemy soldiers, one of them detonated a grenade in an ambush attempt, the military wrote on Jan. 13.

13 January 2025, 12:55 PM

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces, Air Assault Forces release video of captured North Korean soldiers

A video showing the capture and medical treatment of North Korean soldiers in Kursk Oblast was released by Ukrainian Special Operations Forces and Air Assault Forces on YouTube on Jan. 11.

11 January 2025, 05:50 PM

Battle wounds claim first North Korean POW

An injured North Korean soldier, captured by the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SOF) during a successful operation in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, died from worsening wounds the day after, South Korean Yonhap News Agency reported on Dec. 27.

27 December 2024, 12:45 PM

Ukraine nabs first North Korean POW on Russian front

South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) has confirmed the capture of the first wounded North Korean soldier by Ukrainian troops on the frontline in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Yonhap News Agency reported on Dec. 27.

27 December 2024, 08:33 AM

Ukrainian SOF drones decimate North Korean troops

Seventy-seven North Korean soldiers were killed and more than 40 were wounded by the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SOF) drone operators in Russia’s Kursk Oblast over the past three days, according to a Dec. 23 report on Telegram with the frontline video compilation.

23 December 2024, 09:37 AM

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces kill 50 North Korean soldiers in Kursk Oblast

The 8th Regiment of Ukraine's Special Operations Forces has killed 50 North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces in Kursk Oblast, the Special Operations Forces (SOF) said on Telegram on Dec. 17.

17 December 2024, 12:35 PM

Special Operations Forces destroy Russian platoon and capture soldiers in Kursk Oblast

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces have eliminated a platoon of Russian soldiers in Kursk Oblast, with several Russians taken prisoner, according to a statement released by the SOF on Telegram on Dec. 16.

16 December 2024, 05:06 PM

Kremlin media fabricates border breakthrough in Sumy Oblast

Russian propaganda presented its neutralized sabotage and reconnaissance group as a breakthrough in Ukraine's Sumy Oblast on Dec. 10, Special Operations Forces (SSO) reported on Telegram on Dec. 16.

16 December 2024, 01:05 PM

Tech troubles with Army+ app affect military transfer requests

The Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SSO) have alerted service members about technical difficulties with transfer requests submitted through the Army+ application, the military's statement wrote on Dec. 10.

10 December 2024, 11:55 AM

Ukrainian Special Forces eliminate 17 Russian soldiers in bold raid in Kursk Oblast - video

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SSO) carried out two successful raids in Russia's Kursk Oblast, killing 17 Russian soldiers and taking eight prisoners, the military reported on Dec. 3.

3 December 2024, 09:53 AM

Ukraine captures dozens of Russian marines in Kursk Oblast — video

Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) have captured several dozen Russian military personnel in Kursk Oblast, as seen in a video published by SOF on Nov. 27.

27 November 2024, 11:11 PM

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