How Ukrainian Soldiers Breached Russian Lines Through Hidden Gas Pipelines
Summary
Ukrainian troops used underground gas pipelines to sneak behind Russian forces in the Kharkiv region. The mission, called "Veles," combined tunnel movements with surface attacks and drone strikes to stop Russian advances.Key Facts
- The operation involved moving through about 9 miles of underground gas pipelines.
- It was led by the 2nd Khartia Corps of Ukraine's National Guard and included other special units.
- Ukrainian forces predicted Russian use of pipelines to penetrate their lines and decided to use the tunnels first.
- More than 30 Russian soldiers were captured and Russia suffered over 100 casualties, according to Ukrainian sources.
- Russian troops have used gas pipelines before to move secretly in this war, especially around Kupiansk.
- In October, Russia forced civilians, including children and the elderly, into pipelines to escape, but Ukraine did not shoot because of the civilians’ presence.
- The Khartia brigade started as a volunteer unit in 2022 and grew into a full National Guard brigade by 2023.
- Ukrainian Defense Ministry emphasized that no one can hide underground on their soil.
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