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Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi captures over 250 Russian soldiers
Original: Operation Vivaldi: Ukraine attacks Russian troops with kamikaze armoured vehicles and captures over 250 soldiers – photos, video
Ukraine says its military launched Operation Vivaldi, an assault on Russian positions using explosive-laden unmanned armoured vehicles, and captured more than 250 Russian soldiers. Ukrainian outlet Ukrainska Pravda reported the operation, publishing photos and video it says show the strike and the detainees. If confirmed, the number of prisoners would rank among the larger single captures of the war. Details on the location and Russian casualties remain limited, and Russia has not commented.
Why now: The reported scale of the capture and the unusual use of kamikaze armoured vehicles make it a striking development in the war.
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