Special operations forces published unique footage of an ambush on an all-terrain vehicle during the battle for Kyiv

Hidden footage: SSU. Battle for Kyiv. 2022

According to Главком: The special operations forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine published previously unpublished footage of their units' work during the battle for Kyiv in 2022. The video, which was released on Facebook, shows one of the groups conducting an ambush on the Russian all-terrain vehicle Vityaz. This information was reported by the Commander-in-Chief.

At the beginning of 2022, special forces groups of the SSU participated in the defense of the capital. Small groups of special forces set ambushes on Russian columns, destroyed equipment, and attacked logistics. The released footage shows how the soldiers destroyed the Russian all-terrain vehicle Vityaz with grenade launcher fire and then opened fire on the crew.

Battle for Kyiv

The battle for Kyiv began on February 24, 2022, and ended on March 31 with the complete retreat of the Russian army. The victory in the battle for Kyiv at the start of the full-scale invasion was a key victory that allowed Ukraine to maintain its statehood - according to the report. At the time of publication, the 1490th day of the war is ongoing.

The published footage provides a unique look at the tactical actions of Ukrainian special operations forces during one of the most important stages of the war. They confirm the effectiveness of small special forces groups in conducting guerrilla warfare and their role in defending Kyiv. The importance of these events cannot be overstated, as the loss of control over the capital was a serious blow to the Russian troops, impacting the subsequent course of the conflict.

As the battle for Kyiv unfolded, Ukrainian forces demonstrated remarkable resilience and tactical prowess. In addition to ambushes like those captured in the recent footage, they have successfully repelled significant Russian assaults across multiple sectors. This ongoing resistance highlights the strategic importance of Kyiv and the determination of the Ukrainian military. To learn more about the latest developments on the front lines, see how Ukrainian forces are countering major offensives in various battle zones.