Khartia Corps conducts world’s first underground counter-offensive operation, codenamed Veles, advancing 15 kilometers
Defense forces, under the command of the 2nd Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) Khartia, have broken the positional stalemate in Kupiansk sector, marking a new phase in the liberation of Kharkiv region through an underground operation dubbed Veles.
The Khartia Corps of Ukraine's National Guard has achieved a historic feat, launching the first-ever underground counter-offensive operation in the world, codenamed Veles. This strategic maneuver advanced 15 kilometers, marking a significant shift in the liberation of the Kharkiv region. The NGU Khartia press service reported that the unit has pioneered a new dimension of modern warfare, utilizing subterranean infrastructure to outmaneuver the enemy.
While tunnels have been employed in conflicts globally, this operation represents the first full-scale, underground counter-offensive in history. The Khartia Corps integrated the underground passages into a sophisticated technological framework, incorporating advanced navigation, secure communication, silent logistics, and synchronized aerial strikes by drones from the Achilles Brigade.
This operation's success highlights the Ukrainian military's planning prowess, overcoming numerical disadvantage through innovative tactics. Brigadier General Ihor Obolensky, the commander of the Khartia unit, emphasized that the operation demonstrated the potential of the 'underground front,' a new battlefield concept. The Khartia Corps' efforts to prepare its fighters for the challenges of underground warfare, including physical and psychological conditioning, played a crucial role in the operation's success.
The operation's impact extended beyond ground-level combat, as it effectively neutralized the enemy's ability to infiltrate the rear of the Kupiansk sector. Named after Veles, the god of the underworld in Slavic mythology, the operation underscores the strategic importance of the underworld in the war effort.
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