Ukrainian Forces Capture Over 100 Russian Soldiers in Kursk Incursion

Ukrainian special forces captured more than 100 Russian soldiers during an incursion into the Russian region of Kursk. The operation marked the largest group of Russian soldiers captured since the invasion began. Discussions are ongoing for a swap of these prisoners for Ukrainian captives, continuing a pattern of regular exchanges.

Ukrainian special forces on Wednesday captured a group of over 100 Russian soldiers during a cross-border incursion into the western Russian region of Kursk, according to a source in the Security Service of Ukraine.

The captured group, consisting of 102 servicemen from Russia's 488th Guards Motorized Rifle Regiment and its "Akhmat" unit, is the largest group of soldiers captured simultaneously since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion.

Images provided by the source depicted Russian servicemen in a concrete bunker, awaiting a likely swap for Ukrainian prisoners of war as part of ongoing exchange talks. To date, Ukraine has successfully negotiated the return of 3,405 people from Russian captivity.