On Wednesday, August 21, Ukrainian forces captured over a dozen Russian soldiers.
AMong these were members of the "Akhmat" unit, a group often considered part of Russia's elite military forces.
The operation was carried out by soldiers from the 22nd Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, who have been actively engaged in the ongoing conflict in the Kursk region.
Photo: Ground forces | UA Land Forces on Telegram
The Ground Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces announced the capture on Telegram, stating that these prisoners may have strategic value for future exchanges.
"Our soldiers continue to execute combat missions in the Kursk region. The capture of these prisoners means that more of our boys and girls will soon return home," stated Ukrainian fighters involved in the operation.
Among the items seized from the captured soldiers were the chevrons of the Kadyrov "Akhmat" unit, a symbol of their elite status within the Russian military.
Photo: Ground forces | UA Land Forces on Telegram
This is not the first time Ukrainian forces have captured members of Chechen units.
On August 17, another group of Chechen fighters surrendered, adding to Ukraine's growing prisoner exchange fund.
In addition, on August 14, a video surfaced showing more than a hundred Russian soldiers surrendering to the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk region, further highlighting the challenges faced by Russian troops in the area.
Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has released a current map illustrating the territories under Ukrainian control.
According to Syrskyi, the Ukrainian army has advanced 28-35 kilometers into Russian territory, demonstrating significant progress in their ongoing operations.
