Ukraine's Zelenskiy says territory recaptured, forces on the offensive
Ukrainian forces are advancing and retaking territory through a series of offensives, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. This push features an unannounced operation named Operation Veles, where troops utilized Soviet-era subterranean gas pipelines near Kupiansk to outflank Russian positions. Ukrainian forces report that Russian troops initially attempted to use these underground pipes to bypass defensive lines before the tactic was adapted by Kyiv. Following the underground counteroffensive, authorities recorded no further Russian infiltrations into Kupiansk.
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- ✓ President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated on Tuesday that Ukrainian forces are retaking territory through a series of offensives.
- ✓ Ukrainian troops used gas pipelines to outflank Russian positions in a previously unannounced operation named Operation Veles.
- ✓ Russian troops had earlier tried using underground gas pipelines to bypass Ukrainian lines before Ukrainian Defense Forces refined the tactic.
- ✓ Ukrainian forces reported no further Russian infiltration into Kupiansk following Operation Veles.
What changed
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy revealed an unannounced offensive operation utilizing subterranean gas pipelines to retake territory and counter Russian positions.
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Ukraine Recaptures Territory and Launches Pipeline Counteroffensive
Ukrainian forces are advancing and retaking territory through a series of offensives, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. This push features an unannounced operation named Operation Veles, where troops utilized Soviet-era subterranean gas pipelines near Kupiansk to outflank Russian positions. Ukrainian forces report that Russian troops initially attempted to use these underground pipes to bypass defensive lines before the tactic was adapted by Kyiv. Following the underground counteroffensive, authorities recorded no further Russian infiltrations into Kupiansk.
Why it matters
The battlefield development highlights innovative subterranean tactics in the protracted war. Russian troops had previously attempted to exploit the pipeline network to bypass Ukrainian defenses near Kupiansk. Kyiv forces successfully countered and refined the underground advance method, improving their frontline position.
What is confirmed
- President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated on Tuesday that Ukrainian forces are retaking territory through a series of offensives.
- Ukrainian troops used gas pipelines to outflank Russian positions in a previously unannounced operation named Operation Veles.
- Russian troops had earlier tried using underground gas pipelines to bypass Ukrainian lines before Ukrainian Defense Forces refined the tactic.
- Ukrainian forces reported no further Russian infiltration into Kupiansk following Operation Veles.
What to watch next
- Further reports on the scope and geographic extent of Operation Veles
- Official updates from military commands regarding ongoing frontline offensives near Kupiansk
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- Gwara Media — Ukraine doesn’t record new Russian infiltrations in Kupiansk after underground counteroffensive
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