During the clearing operation, the SOF operators captured trophies in the Kursk region

The soldiers of the 8th Separate Special Operations Regiment have cleared up enemy positions in the Kursk region.

The Special Operations Forces’ press service reported on this and published photos of the incident.

It is noted that during special operations on the territory of the aggressor country, Ukrainian special forces inflicted significant losses on the enemy in manpower and captured important trophies.

It is reported that during a battle in one of the frontline areas, the Armed Forces operators eliminated two North Korean soldiers who fought on the side of Russia.

In addition, the special forces killed seven enemies with the help of drone strikes, and ten more were wounded.

After clearing enemy positions in the Kursk region, operators of the 8th Separate Special Operations Regiment discovered and seized the invaders’ personal protective equipment and military gear.

In addition, the following were seized: a DL-5 rangefinder, a 1PN139-1 thermal imaging sight, an AK-12 assault rifle with a 1P87 sight, and communications equipment that may contain data on enemy movements and plans.

Various documents and personal records of North Korean military personnel were found at the positions.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine noted that the trophies, including equipment and documents, will provide important information about the enemy’s tactics and resources in this area.

In January, Militarnyi reported that the soldiers of the UA_REG unit of the 8th Regiment of the Special Forces took part in an eight-hour battle with significantly larger enemy forces.

The battle took place with units of the North Korean armed forces using small arms. No enemy losses were reported, but at least one North Korean soldier was killed.

It is reported that no Ukrainian special forces personnel were injured during the firefight with the enemy.