Ukraine's 'Veles' pipeline operation near Kupiansk 'eliminates' over 100 Russian troops, Zelensky says

Ukrainian forces conducted Operation 'Veles' near Kupiansk, resulting in over 100 Russian soldiers being eliminated and more than 30 captured. President Zelensky highlighted the operation's success in countering Russian tactics of using underground gas pipelines for movement and assaults. The operation involved a significant underground advance and was executed by the National Guard's 2nd Khartiia Corps and other units. Reports on the operation's outcomes were provided by key military leaders, indicating a strategic adaptation of tactics in response to previous Russian maneuvers.