Kharkiv police have seized two functional Russian tanks in the Bakhmut area, later transferring them to Ukrainian combat units. The operation was carried out by the State Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the National Police during a routine task in the Donetsk region. The captured equipment, including a T-72 and a T-72 B3-M, has been handed over to a combat brigade within the Armed Forces of Ukraine for use in the ongoing conflict. This development marks another significant capture of Russian military assets in the region.
The SBU and the National Police have been actively involved in efforts to disrupt Russian military operations in eastern Ukraine. This latest action underscores the increasing intensity of the conflict in the Bakhmut direction. The captured tanks could provide valuable resources to Ukrainian forces on the front lines, enhancing their operational capabilities.
Authorities have not provided further details on the specific circumstances of the capture or any involvement of additional military units. The incident highlights the ongoing efforts of Ukrainian security agencies to gather intelligence and seize Russian weaponry, contributing to the broader struggle for control in the Donbas region.