Underground Assault in Kharkiv Region: Unique Details on How “Charter” Conducted a Deep Behind-the-Enemy-Lines Operation

Ukrainian soldiers carried out an unusual operation in the Kupiansk direction, using underground communications to enter the Russians' rear. The fighters advanced 15 kilometers, and the success of the plan depended on careful planning, coordinated unit work, and technologies.

Andriy Romanchuk, deputy commander of the unmanned systems regiment “Lava” of the 2-th Guards Brigade “Charter,” gave an exclusive interview to the channel “Woín Voli” in which he spoke about preparations for the operation, the role of drones, and initial results, writes 24 Channel.

How did the idea for the underground operation arise?

The idea belonged to the corps commander. At first the plan seemed difficult to implement, but later it was worked out in detail and began to be put into practice.

Romanchuk called the decision nonstandard from a military-tactical perspective. An important role was played by the coordinated work of the team, technologies, and new approaches to using technical means.

At the same time, in “Charter” they have not yet disclosed all details of the preparations so as not to convey information about Ukrainian military tactics to the enemy. New details are promised to be released gradually.

Full interview with Andriy Romanchuk: watch the video

What role did drones play in the offensive?

During the operation, fighters of the “Lava” regiment provided air support. Underground work was carried out by the 13-th Brigade and the “Rukh” regiment, which also belong to the corps.

– The key element, of course, was the underground work carried out by our brothers from the 13-th Brigade and the “Rukh” regiment. Our task was air support.

– Romanchuk said.

According to him, the result became possible thanks to the interaction of units, technologies, and an unconventional idea.

The operation was extremely complex, and its full scale will become clearer after the release of new materials.

How did the operation in Kharkiv region differ from the offensive in Donbas?

The operation in Kharkiv region took place in parallel with actions of the Third Army Corps on another front section. At the same time, conditions differed due to landscape features and proximity to the state border, which influenced the tactical choice.

Previously, the Third Army Corps conducted the “Vivaldi” operation in Donbas, combining offensive actions with strikes on Russian logistics and active use of drones and ground robotic complexes.

In the Kharkiv case, the key element was the use of underground communications to advance into the enemy’s rear. In “Charter” they emphasize that all involved units fulfilled their tasks, and details of the operation will be disclosed later.