A Ukrainian operative with the callsign 'Leshiy' reportedly described how his unit, during an operation codenamed 'Vivaldi', penetrated Russian rear positions and captured occupying forces. The account was shared by the 'Donbas Operatyvnyi' Telegram channel.

The operative, identified by the callsign 'Leshiy', recounted the event, stating that the captured Russian soldiers were surprised, believing the approaching Ukrainian forces to be their own.