Russia announced destruction of Ukrainian detachment near Kharkov

The Special Forces of the Russian Guard liquidated the leader of the territorial defense of Ukraine in the Kharkov region, the department’s website says.

“During the intelligence and search activities, the Rosgvardists identified an armed group without identification marks, which secretly advanced in the wooded terrain towards the positions of the Russian troops,” the press service said.

According to the department, to the proposal to surrender, the group opened fire. Special forces fighters blocked the enemy from the edges, after which they destroyed him with return fire, including the commander, explained in the power department.