Soldiers from the Ukrainian 3rd Assault Brigade carried out a daring and successful operation behind enemy lines, capturing six Russian soldiers after a planned ambush.
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During the operation, led by Commander Datsyk, the 2nd Company of the 2nd Assault Battalion of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade simulated being a Russian unit, confusing enemy forces and securing the prisoners’ surrender without resistance.
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The operation’s video was released by the brigade’s press office, highlighting the ingenuity and bravery of the Ukrainian troops.
The Operation
The mission began with the objective of neutralizing an enemy observation post located 200 meters from the front line, responsible for monitoring the movements of Ukrainian forces.
Without using drones for aerial coverage, the Ukrainian unit stealthily approached the site, utilizing a “blind” angle of the camouflaged post to avoid detection.
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The post’s location was revealed by voices coming from a shelter, where Ukrainian troops threw hand grenades. After the initial attack, the group implemented a psychological strategy, pretending in Russian to be an allied force that had mistakenly invaded the position.
Deception and Capture
The deception tactic proved effective. Upon hearing commands in Russian, the enemy soldiers believed they were being approached by their own comrades and voluntarily surrendered.
The prisoners, taken to Ukrainian positions, provided valuable information, including maps, firing positions, and details about enemy defensive configurations. They also reported that the body of a Russian soldier had been abandoned in the shelter for 10 days, highlighting disorganization in enemy lines.
In addition to the six prisoners, the operation resulted in the elimination of four Russian soldiers, leaving two others wounded. The Ukrainian unit also destroyed a second enemy shelter in a successful follow-up assault.
Source and images: Telegram @ab3army / mil.in.ua. This content was created with AI assistance and reviewed by the editorial team
