Entire division of Russians are captured - Ukrainian army’s largest hostage-taking operation so far

Ukrainian forces pushed on with their major cross-border advance into Russia’s Kursk region for a second week, claiming that they took more ground, captured more Russian prisoners and destroyed a bomber in attacks on military airfields.

Recall, the surprise Ukrainian push into the Kursk region that began Aug. 6 has rattled the Kremlin. The daring operation is the largest attack on Russia since World War II and could involve as many as 10,000 Ukrainian troops backed by armor and artillery, military analysts say.

Ukrainian defenders continue to advance in Russia’s Kursk region. Since the start of August 14, the Defense Forces have captured over 100 Russian soldiers.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, reported this to President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

According to Ukraine's army chief, Ukrainian forces have advanced by one to two kilometers in various areas of the Kursk region today, capturing more than 100 Russian soldiers during this period.

Security Service of Ukraine's officers also said they captured over 100 Russian soldiers in Russia's Kursk region. Among the prisoners are soldiers of Kadyrov's Akhmat unit, according to RBC-Ukraine's intelligence sources.