: Videos released by units like the 81st Separate Airborne Brigade or the Skelya Regiment often show the physical capture of Russian troops during localized clearance operations. Key Details of the 96th Brigade Honorary Name : "Kyivska". Base Location : Danylivka, Kyiv Oblast.
: The SBU frequently releases video evidence of captured Russian soldiers. For instance, in early 2026, footage was released of a Russian commander, Sergey Skobelev , admitting to the execution of nine Ukrainian POWs in the Kursk region. 96th Unit Ukraine Captured Pow mp4
: Protecting the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant , Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant , and the capital's airspace. : Videos released by units like the 81st
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The (often referred to as the 96th Unit ) is a specialized Ukrainian Air Force formation primarily responsible for the air defense of the Kyiv region. While its primary role is operating surface-to-air missile systems (like the S-300 and Patriot) to intercept drones and missiles, its personnel have occasionally been involved in ground-level security and frontline combat since the 2022 invasion. Captured POW Context and Videos : The SBU frequently releases video evidence of
: The brigade was recently awarded the "For Courage and Bravery" honorary award and has been credited with high interception rates (e.g., downing 96 UAVs in a single night in April 2026).
: Because the 96th Brigade handles highly sensitive air defense software and radar positions, they are also targets for espionage. In recent months, the SBU detained an informant who was filming secret software and passing air defense combat positions to the enemy to help them bypass radar stations.