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Ukrainian special forces clash with Russian troops in Crimea

05.10.2023 15:00
In a bold move, Ukrainian special forces landed on the Crimean Peninsula, engaging with Russian troops, as reported by Ukrainian Military Intelligence (HUR).
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The strike led to casualties on both sides, with the Ukrainian units "Stugna" and "Brotherhood" allegedly inflicting notable losses on the Russian forces.

The exact details and objectives of the operation remain unclear.

Andriy Yusov, a representative for HUR, informed Ukrainska Pravda that despite unfortunate losses on the Ukrainian side, Russian losses were significantly higher. He further disclosed that operations aimed at liberating the Peninsula are ongoing, potentially signalling to Russia that vulnerabilities exist along the Crimean coast.

The mission, while undisclosed, appears to be stirring unease among Russian soldiers and residents in the occupied areas.

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Source: PAP