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Ukraine reports capture of 250 Russian soldiers in Donbas operation
Ukraine has reported the capture of more than 250 Russian soldiers during a military operation known as Vivaldi. The operation, conducted in the Donbas region, utilized innovative technology including aerial and ground drones, as well as armored personnel carriers modified to act as explosive-laden Trojan-style vehicles.
Andriy Biletskyi, Commander of the Third Army Corps, stated that robotic systems equipped with heavy weaponry were airdropped more than 10 kilometers behind Russian lines to launch surprise attacks. This marks a significant use of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) in the conflict.
Footage released by the Third Army Corps shows Russian prisoners surrendering in a forest. The captives reported severe supply shortages, claiming they had resorted to eating bark and grass and drinking from puddles. While the scale of the surrender and the specific details of the operation have not been independently verified, the reports have prompted criticism within Russia regarding command failures and logistical issues.
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3rd Assault Corps · Andriy Biletskyi · Donbas · Russia · Third Army Corps · Ukraine
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Commander of the 3rd Army Corps Andriy Biletskyi stated that robotic systems were airdropped 10 kilometers behind Russian lines. thanhnien.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] The operation, named Vivaldi, involved the use of robots and Trojan-style armored carriers. www.ziarulnational.md · thanhnien.vn
- [● 2 SOURCES] Russian prisoners stated they surrendered because they did not want to die in vain and reported severe supply shortages. www.ziarulnational.md
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Ukrainian army has been advancing in Russian-controlled territories in the Donbas region. www.ziarulnational.md · thanhnien.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ukrainian authorities claim that a daring operation led to the capture of over 250 Russian soldiers. www.ziarulnational.md · thanhnien.vn