Ukrainian navy captures Russian troops during Kherson counteroffensive

The Naval Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces shared the news in their Telegram channel.

"Servicemen of the military units and units of the Marine Command of the Naval Forces of Ukrainian Armed Forces as part of the groups continue to give a worthy rebuff to the aggressor. For example, as a result of successful counteroffensive actions in the Kherson direction, Ukrainian soldiers captured 11 servicemen of the Russian occupation forces," says the message.

In particular, Ukrainian defenders captured an officer, an ensign and 9 mobilized from the so-called DPR.

"Russian occupiers who were captured were lucky, because Ukraine adheres to the norms of international law. All the captives have been handed over to the relevant competent authorities," the Navy added.

During yesterday's day, the Naval Forces destroyed an infantry fighting vehicle of the Russian Army, and more than 20 people were killed or injured.