Russian Forces Dressed in Ukrainian Uniforms Attempt Assault in Kupiansk Direction

On November 13, Russian forces attempted an assault on the Kupiansk direction, with some soldiers reportedly dressed in Ukrainian military uniforms. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported this incident on Telegram, describing the move as a violation of the laws of armed war.

According to the report, Russian assault groups launched four waves of attacks against Ukrainian defensive positions starting at approximately 14:30. The operation involved around 15 units of equipment, including tanks, armored vehicles, and an UR-77 mine-clearing vehicle.

“The fact that a portion of the Russian soldiers wore Ukrainian Armed Forces uniforms constitutes a breach of warfare laws and is considered a war crime,” the General Staff stated.

Despite these tactics, Ukrainian forces successfully halted the assault, reportedly destroying all Russian armored equipment and inflicting significant personnel losses.

This is not the first instance of Russian forces reportedly disguising themselves in Ukrainian uniforms during assaults. In 2022, Russian soldiers wearing Ukrainian military attire attempted to seize an observation post in the Mykolaiv region, where they were ultimately neutralized.