Ukrainian forces advanced within central Vovchansk and likely seized the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant in northeastern Kharkiv Oblast.

Ukrainian forces seized the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant

Units of the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense liberated the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant from the Russian invaders.

The operation was carried out by the HUR special forces groups Stugna, Paragon, Yunger, BDK, and Terror.

The Russians turned the Aggregate Plant into their propaganda 'fortress', deploying the most motivated and professional units to defend it, including fighters of the 45th Special Purpose Detached Brigade of the Russian Airborne Forces.

HUR fighters eliminated the enemy, took prisoners to replenish the exchange fund, and handed over the territory of the Aggregate Plant under the Armed Forces of Ukraine control after clearing up all 30 buildings.

Ukrainian forces recaptured an aggregate plant in the town of Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast

HUR Chief Kyrylo Budanov was briefed on the 'successful completion of the operation' earlier in the day

The 'extremely difficult' attack was carried out by HUR special forces

The fighters of HUR carried out a systematic sweep of the plant's buildings, constantly engaging in contact battles with the enemy in densely built-up conditions

In some cases, Ukrainian special forces engaged in hand-to-hand combat with the enemy

Ukraine's Armed Forces took under control the territory of the aggregate plant after all 30 buildings were cleared (of Russian forces)

During the operation, Ukrainian troops also reportedly took Russian captives

Russian troops have been in control of the Vovchansk plant for several months

To defend the facility, Moscow used their most professional units

HUR special forces liberated the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant

The operation was completed at 14:40 on September 24

The enemy has completely captured the settlement of Peschane and continues to advance toward the left bank of the Oskol River. He has about 2 kilometers left to reach the river.

Ukrainian defenders are organizing high-quality defense using preserved buildings and underground communications at the industrial enterprise.

Certain actions are being taken by Ukrainian forces to completely eliminate the Russian unit blocked within the plant's territory.