"Azov" Carried Out A Brilliant Operation And Thwarted Russia's Plans To Encircle Druzhkivka
- 23.09.2026, 13:30
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The Russian forces that had been building up there over the summer have been wiped out.
Ukrainian troops in the Donetsk region have driven out the Russian invading forces that had been massing there over the summer.
This was reported by the 1st Corps of the National Guard “Azov.”
The operation was carried out by a special-purpose reconnaissance unit, forces from the 1st and 6th battalions of the 12th “Azov” Special Forces Brigade, the “Tuman” separate special-purpose unit of the “Azov” National Guard’s First Corps, and the “Shkval” battalion of the 425th Special Forces Regiment “Skala,” with support from the Lasar’s Group special operations unit.
It is noted that Ukrainian defenders launched the operation back in early August.
As a result, the enemy’s attempt to reach logistics routes for a rapid encirclement of Druzhkivka and an advance toward Dobropillya was thwarted.
According to the commander of the 12th “Azov” Brigade, whose call sign is “Horus,” forces from the occupying 90th Tank Division and the 8th Combined Arms Army attempted to reach the supply routes.
The operation was planned with the participation of representatives from all units involved.
“The first objective was to use firepower to isolate the area where the enemy forces were concentrated in order to prevent their further advance and create favorable conditions for the advance of our assault groups. I consider this objective accomplished,” said “Horus”.
The commander of the “Shkval” battalion, with the call sign “Zamok,” noted that during the operation, Ukrainian troops sought to minimize their own casualties.
“If it was difficult to clear out the enemy—whether due to cover or the risk of casualties or injuries among our troops—we employed both our own assets and those of the 12th Brigade, using both FPV drones and bombers. The response was swift. We tried to act quickly so that our guys wouldn’t get hurt,” “Zamok” said.
Total Russian losses during the operation amounted to 237 killed and 44 wounded.
In addition, three occupiers were taken prisoner.
As a reminder, In addition, three occupiers were taken prisoner.
As a reminder, the 3rd Army Corps launched the “Vivaldi” offensive operation in the north of Donetsk Oblast.
Over the course of the week, the Defense Forces made further advances—clearing and liberating a number of settlements. A total of 125 square kilometers of territory has already been returned to Ukrainian control.
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