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

Ukrainian forces successfully infiltrated Russian positions near Kupiansk by utilizing underground gas pipelines, as reported by the 2nd Khartiia Corps. This operation, named "Veles," involved a strategic advance of approximately 15 kilometers. Ukrainian troops anticipated Russian attempts to use these pipelines for their own movements and acted preemptively. The operation resulted in the capture of over 30 Russian soldiers and inflicted significant casualties on Russian forces. The Khartiia Corps emphasized the importance of adapting tactics to counter enemy movements, particularly in underground warfare. Previous incidents highlighted the use of gas pipelines by Russian troops for covert operations, including using civilians as shields during retreats.