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Ukraine's Bold Strike Eliminates Five Chechen Soldiers in Melitopol

8/3/2025

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On August 2, a daring operation by Ukraine's military intelligence and local partisans resulted in the destruction of a minibus transporting five Chechen soldiers from the Russian-backed Akhmat unit in Melitopol. The attack claimed the lives of all five soldiers and left two Russian soldiers injured, showcasing HUR's relentless efforts to undermine Russian forces in occupied territories since the 2022 invasion.

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On August 2, a daring operation by Ukraine's military intelligence and local partisans resulted in the destruction of a minibus transporting five Chechen soldiers from the Russian-backed Akhmat unit in Melitopol. The attack claimed the lives of all five soldiers and left two Russian soldiers injured, showcasing HUR's relentless efforts to undermine Russian forces in occupied territories since the 2022 invasion.