K-2 SBS of the SBU
K-2 SBS is a special unit of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), established in 1995 and subordinated to the SBU's Alpha Special Operations Center. The unit operates in counter-terrorism and has been involved in combat operations in eastern Ukraine, including as part of Ukraine's Defence Forces following Russia's full-scale invasion. Its tasks include neutralising sabotage and reconnaissance groups, freeing prisoners, and conducting special operations deep behind enemy lines.
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Ukraine's Third Army Corps completes fourth stage of Operation 'Vivaldi' on Lyman direction
Ukraine's Third Army Corps announced on 14 October the completion of the fourth stage of Operation 'Vivaldi' on the Lyman direction in Donetsk Oblast, reporting the return of 101 square kilometres of land and three settlements — Zelena Dolyna, Lypove, and Kolodyazi — to Ukrainian control. Commander Brigadier General Andrii Biletsky estimated Russian losses at about 3,000 personnel during this stage and roughly 8,000 across all four stages of the operation, which he said has now liberated 16 settlements and 277 km² in total.