These images show a Ukrainian kamikaze drone taking out a Russian war machine with troops riding on top of it.
The footage shows the Ukrainian drone honing in on its target and after flying over the head of one Russian soldier running near the vehicle, it appears to hit it as the footage cuts out, apparently taking out a number of Russian soldiers at the same time.
The images were obtained from the 82nd Separate Amphibious Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, 10th December, along with a statement saying: “FPV – the drone of the 82nd ODSHBr hit the manpower and equipment of the enemy in the Zaporizhzhia direction.
“In the Zaporizhzhia area, a group of soldiers of the Russian army, who were moving on armoured vehicles, was discovered by the 82nd assault UAV unit of the separate amphibious assault brigade.
“Operational and professional work of paratroopers-pilots is demonstrated in the video. Accurate hits on the enemy’s manpower, damage to the enemy’s equipment and prevention of sabotage and assault actions by the Russian army.
“Details in the video! Together to victory! VAT – Always First! Glory to Ukraine!”
The images and statement were also relayed by the Command of the Airborne Assault Troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022 in what the Kremlin is still calling a “special military operation”. Today marks the 657th day of the full-scale war.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 12th December 2023, Russia had lost about 340,650 personnel, 5,664 tanks, 10,579 armoured combat vehicles, 8,073 artillery units, 919 multiple launch rocket systems, 605 air defence systems, 324 warplanes, 324 helicopters, 6,163 drones, 1,596 cruise missiles, 22 warships, 1 submarine, 10,650 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 1,170 units of special equipment.
Russia has claimed that its casualties have been much lower but provides infrequent updates on its latest figures.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Washington DC attempting to rescue a USD 61 billion military aid package.
Zelensky is due to meet US President Joe Biden today, Tuesday, as well as several US senators and the Speaker of the House, the Republican Mike Johnson.
Zelensky said that Ukraine is counting on the United States and that delays to the military aid were “dreams come true” for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Zelensky said in a speech: “Putin must lose.”
He added: “You can count on Ukraine, and we hope just as much to be able to count on you.”
The United Kingdom has hinted that it may increase how much training, ammunition and weapons it is giving to Kyiv.
The International Monetary Fund approved a USD 900 million disbursement for Ukraine hours before IMF head Kristalina Georgieva met with Zelensky.
Hungary’s Viktor Orban has said that he will not bow to mounting pressure to greenlight the start of talks on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union.
