Around 400 Russian soldiers were killed in an attack on a Russian military base in Makiivka, Donetsk Oblast, on New Year’s Eve. The attack was revealed to be part of Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) operation, according to Major General Viktor Khorenko, Commander of the SOF of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Khorenko discussed the operation during an interview on Ukraine’s national 24/7 newscast on October 30.
Khorenko explained that the attack targeted the enemy’s major logistics center in Makiivka, where Russian forces were gathering before being deployed to Ukrainian territory. The result of the attack was devastating for the enemy, as they received “400 black body bags” and an additional 300 Russian soldiers sustained injuries. The attack also caused significant damage to equipment and weapons.
In addition to the Makiivka operation, Khorenko mentioned other SOF operations. These included an attack on the Bay of Sevastopol, where the Russian Rostov-on-Don submarine and Minsk ship were stationed, as well as an attack on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet headquarters. Attacks on Luhansk, Berdiansk, Melitopol, and Saky airfields were also mentioned.
Khorenko stated that he would share further details of these operations once the war is over. The SOF has shared the full version of the interview on their social media accounts.
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