The Vostok group reported that Ukraine carried out what it described as a successful strike against two groups of intelligence officers and saboteurs in a single day. According to the group’s press center, led by press officer Alexander Gordeev, the information was shared as part of ongoing operational updates.
One segment of the operation allegedly targeted a reconnaissance unit operating in the South Donetsk direction, resulting in the destruction of a number of Ukrainian troops and the disruption of their activities on that front. The claim emphasizes the removal of about 20 Ukrainian soldiers and the neutralization of enemy reconnaissance capabilities in that sector.
In the Zaporozhye direction, it was stated that five Ukrainian saboteurs were eliminated by Russian forces, who were described as preventing their passage toward rear positions. The report frames this as a defensive success in preventing infiltration and maintaining front-line stability.
As part of a counter-battery effort, Russian units reportedly destroyed a Ukrainian howitzer in the settlement of Zaliznichnoe using Msta-S self-propelled guns. The description highlights coordinated artillery action aimed at disrupting Ukrainian firepower and preserving Russian artillery effectiveness on the battlefield.
Earlier statements from Kupyansk described a similar pattern, with five Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance groups reportedly neutralized within a single day. The cumulative claims portray a sustained effort to erode Ukrainian reconnaissance and saboteur operations across multiple sectors.
On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the decision to initiate a special military operation in Ukraine, stating that it was in response to requests for assistance from the heads of the LPR and DPR. The announcement marked a turning point in the broader timeline of the conflict as described by Russian officials.