عملية «فيليس»: Ukrainian troops conduct underground advance near Kupiansk and capture over 30 Russians
The 2nd Corps of Ukraine’s National Guard unit “Khortia” carried out Operation “Veles” in the Kupiansk area, advancing more than 15 kilometres through underground gas pipelines. The operation disrupted a Russian infiltration route, resulted in the capture of over 30 Russian personnel, and was accompanied by drone strikes and direct firefights underground. Ukrainian reports say more than 100 Russian troops were killed.
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- The 2nd Corps of the National Guard unit “Khortia” carried out Operation “Veles” near Kupiansk.
- Ukrainian troops advanced more than 15 kilometres through underground gas pipelines.
- The operation combined an underground advance with drone strikes on surface positions.
- More than 30 Russian service members were captured.
- Ukrainian reports put Russian fatalities during the operation at more than 100.
- Preparation for the operation lasted more than six months.
- The captured Russian personnel are awaiting an exchange.
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Operation “Veles” disrupted an underground route that Russian forces had reportedly used for more than a year to approach and infiltrate Ukrainian positions near Kupiansk. The advance combined movement through more than 15 kilometres of underground infrastructure with drone strikes and direct firefights. The capture of more than 30 Russian personnel and reported Russian losses of over 100 troops are central to the operation’s significance. The unit said captured personnel were treated in accordance with the Geneva Conventions and international humanitarian law and were awaiting an exchange.
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During Operation “Veles,” the 2nd Corps of the National Guard unit “Khortia” advanced through gas pipelines near Kupiansk. Ukrainian troops travelled approximately 15 kilometres underground, encountered difficult conditions and fought Russian forces in direct firefights, while drones struck positions on the surface. The operation reportedly resulted in more than 30 Russian personnel being taken prisoner and over 100 Russian troops being killed. Ukrainian forces subsequently continued to repel Russian attempts to infiltrate the Kupiansk area and surrounding territories. The unit said the captured personnel received food, water and medical assistance and were being prepared for an exchange.
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Ukrainian coverage highlights the operation as an unprecedented underground offensive by Ukraine’s Defence Forces in the Kupiansk area. Reports emphasize the more than 15-kilometre advance, the capture of over 30 Russian service members, reported Russian fatalities of more than 100, direct firefights underground, drone support and treatment of prisoners in accordance with international humanitarian law.
الخلفية
Before Operation “Veles,” Russian forces had used gas pipelines for more than a year to approach Ukrainian positions and infiltrate territory near Kupiansk. Preparation lasted more than six months. Ukrainian troops began storming the pipeline on 10 July and blocked 15 Russian service members inside. According to reported accounts, the blocked personnel exhausted their food and water after about ten days and remained in the pipeline for nearly one and a half months before surrendering. Ukrainian troops then provided them with food, water and assistance for the wounded.