Ukraine Sent 38 Soldiers Into Russia's Deadliest Trench - 23 Minute RAID

This video documents a high-intensity military operation conducted by Ukraine’s 3rd Separate Assault Brigade within the Kharkiv region. The mission focuses on a group of 38 Ukrainian soldiers tasked with infiltrating and capturing a battalion-level defensive network. This network, hidden within a dense wooded zone, was manned by over 300 Russian infantrymen and featured an intricate web of interconnected trenches and fortified strongpoints specifically engineered to halt any incoming assault.

The footage provides a 23-minute look into the tactical realities of modern forest combat. From the moment of insertion, the Ukrainian unit faces immediate resistance, with one soldier being wounded before even reaching a secure position. The operation unfolds through a series of multi-angle maneuvers, including close-range firefighting in near-zero visibility and the systematic clearance of trenches using grenades. The infantry assault is supported by external assets, including FPV drone strikes and tanks that advance under the protection of smoke screens.

A pivotal moment in the operation occurs during the capture and interrogation of a Russian prisoner, whose information significantly alters the unit’s strategy for the second phase of the mission. Additionally, the video highlights the psychological aspects of the battlefield, as Ukrainian soldiers intercept Russian radio communications regarding potential reinforcements. This leaves the unit to determine if the threat is a genuine counter-attack or a tactical deception designed to cause a retreat.

By the conclusion of the raid, the Ukrainian forces successfully captured the entire battalion-level defensive zone. The operation resulted in the seizure of multiple platoon and company-level strongpoints and the penetration of approximately two square kilometers of the frontline. Estimates provided in the documentary indicate that roughly 300 Russian personnel were neutralized during the engagement, marking a significant tactical victory for the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade.