The World's First Underground Counteroffensive: Details Of Operation "Charter"
- 22.10.2026, 13:19
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Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers advanced more than 15 km and captured dozens of Russians.
"Charter" fighters were specifically trained to engage in close-quarters combat—both physically and psychologically. During Operation “Veles,” they covered more than 15 km through underground tunnels in the Kupyansk sector.
This was reported by the Corps, according to Censor.NET.
Details
They noted that tunnels have been used in wars from Vietnam to Gaza, but exclusively for defense, shelter, or localized sabotage.
Russian occupiers near Avdiivka used underground tunnels for “meat” infantry infiltrations.
In “Charter,” underground infrastructure was integrated into a unified technological framework: navigation, specialized communications, silent logistics, and a synchronized air strike by drones from the “Achilles” brigade.
“The Russians believed that underground infrastructure was their exclusive tool for bypassing our defenses. “We studied their experience, outmaneuvered them on their own turf, and turned this threat into our counteroffensive advantage,” says Brigadier General Igor Obolensky, commander of the 2nd Corps of the National Guard Unit “Charter.”
“Charter” fighters traversed more than 15 km of underground tunnels.
There is no GPS, stable radio communication, or daylight underground, and every time they emerge to the surface, they face combat in the most challenging conditions.
In tandem with the underground offensive, corps units advanced on the surface—thus placing the enemy under attack on two fronts simultaneously.
Underground Warfare
The fighters were trained for operations in confined spaces—both physically and psychologically. Sappers, engineers, and a support battalion were deployed to prepare the route.
Proprietary technological solutions were also employed for communications, navigation, and life support underground.
The underground offensive was coordinated with operations on the surface and drone fire—specifically, through a joint coordination center with the “Achilles” SBS brigade.
The operation was carried out by a task force under the command of the headquarters of the 2nd Corps of the National Guard “Charter.” It consisted of:
the 13th Brigade of the National Guard “Charter”;
units of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR), specifically the “Freedom of Russia” Legion and the RDK;
the 23rd Assault Regiment “R.U.G.”; the 21st Unmanned Systems Regiment “Lava”;
the 429th “Achilles” Unmanned Systems Brigade;
other units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Why “Veles”?
The operation was named after Veles—the god of the underworld in Slavic mythology. According to a popular cultural belief, the world consisted of three levels: the heavenly Prav, the earthly Yava, and the underworld Nava. Veles ruled over Nava—the realm beneath the earth, hidden from view. He was also considered the god of wisdom, cunning, and wealth.
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