The 3rd regiment of the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces liberated the village of Andriivka‑Klevtseve in the Dnipropetrovsk region [1, 2].
This operation removes a Russian foothold in the Oleksandrivsk direction, where occupying forces had been infiltrating the settlement in small groups to hold positions [1].
Ukrainian forces targeted the settlement to expel these small units that had been maintaining a presence in the area [1]. During the operation, the Special Operations Forces captured 30 Russian soldiers [1].
Following the liberation of the village, members of the 3rd regiment performed a traditional “snake‑chasing” ritual [1, 2]. The action marks a successful clearing of the settlement in a region that has faced persistent infiltration attempts.
The 3rd regiment of the Special Operations Forces, known as the SSO, conducted the maneuver to secure the perimeter of the village [1, 2]. The operation focused on removing the occupying forces that had been using the settlement for tactical positioning [1].
“Ukrainian Special Operations Forces liberated the village of Andriivka‑Klevtseve”
The liberation of Andriivka‑Klevtseve demonstrates the Ukrainian military's focus on eliminating small, infiltrating Russian units that attempt to establish positions behind or near front lines. By clearing these pockets in the Dnipropetrovsk region, the SSO reduces the risk of surprise attacks and secures the Oleksandrivsk direction against fragmented occupying forces.
