A Russian sergeant, Yegor Nikolaev, reportedly led a group of reconnaissance soldiers from the 83rd Airborne Brigade in an operation to capture the village of Zhuravka in Ukraine's Sumy Oblast. Russian forces advanced approximately 27 kilometers into enemy rear, mined roads, and then attacked organized strongpoints in the village. The source claims no one was injured during the operation.

Following the capture of Zhuravka, Russian forces reportedly advanced and quickly took control of Belovody, a larger settlement. Yegor Nikolaev, who was awarded the title of Hero of Russia in 2025, is featured in a video discussing the operation and his background.