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Ukrainian troops infiltrate Russian rear through gas pipelines near Kupiansk, Khartiia says

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The corps said more than 30 Russian soldiers were captured during the operation and Russian forces suffered more than 100 casualties.

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The Kyiv Independent
Ukrainian troops infiltrate Russian rear through gas pipelines near Kupiansk, Khartiia says (opens The Kyiv Independent)
Published Oct 22, 2026
The Kyiv Independent's feed description
The corps said more than 30 Russian soldiers were captured during the operation and Russian forces suffered more than 100 casualties.
Euromaidan Press
Russia kept sneaking troops through gas pipes behind Ukrainian lines. Now Ukraine has gone more than 15 km underground to do the same to Russia (opens Euromaidan Press)
Published Oct 22, 2026
Euromaidan Press's feed description
More than 30 Russian soldiers were captured and Russian losses topped 100, the Khartiia Corps reported.
The Kyiv Independent
Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian troops infiltrate Russian rear near Kupiansk through 15 kilometers of gas pipelines (opens The Kyiv Independent)
Published Oct 22, 2026
The Kyiv Independent's feed description
The operation, code-named "Veles," was carried out by the 2nd Khartiia Corps together with other Ukrainian units, according to the corps.
Newsweek
How Ukrainian Soldiers Breached Russian Lines Through Hidden Gas Pipelines (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 23, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
The Ukrainian troops breached the rear line of Russian forces near Kupiansk, Ukraine.