These images show Ukrainian drones dropping bombs on Russian soldiers and military vehicles on the frontlines.
The footage then shows a number of Russian armoured vehicles being hit by Ukrainian ordnance.
Then the footage shows Russian soldiers attempting to evade the bombs dropped by Ukrainian drones.
The images were obtained from the Command of the Airborne Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Wednesday 27th December, along with a statement saying: “Paratroopers of the 79th separate Tauride air assault brigade force the enemy to flee with accurate UAV drops.
“Paratroopers of the 79th Separate Tauride Air Assault Brigade of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to perform assigned tasks in Donbas.
“Despite the incessant assaults that the enemy resorts to in order to drive our warriors out, the Maroon Berets from Mykolaiv are bravely and steadfastly holding their positions. In addition, the Mykolaiv paratroopers inflict significant losses on the enemy, forcing him to reconsider his aggressive intentions.
“Thus, the video shows several combat episodes when, after accurate drops from UAVs, the paratroopers of the 79th Airborne Brigade forced the enemy to flee in disorder.
“Together to Victory!
“The Air Assault Forces are always the first! Glory to the Air Assault Forces!
“Glory to Ukraine!”
Ukrainian Drones Drop Bombs And Destroy Russian Military Positions On Frontlines
Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022 in what the Kremlin is still calling a “special military operation.” Today marks the 672nd day of the full-scale war.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 27th December 2023, Russia had lost approximately 355,750 personnel, 5,913 tanks, 10,973 armoured combat vehicles, 8,376 artillery units, 934 multiple launch rocket systems, 616 air defence systems, 329 warplanes, 324 helicopters, 6,471 drones, 1,620 cruise missiles, 23 warships, 1 submarine, 11,140 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 1,240 units of special equipment.
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Reforms, including lowering the mobilisation age to 25, have sparked controversy.
Zaluzhnyi and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky have differing views on the war’s progress.
Zaluzhnyi has highlighted the need for electronic army call-ups and acknowledges the challenges in meeting ambitious goals for foreign assistance.
A Ukrainian overnight attack on the Crimean port city of Feodosia resulted in one person killed, two injured, and damage to a large Russian navy landing ship, the Novocherkassk, according to Russian officials.
The attack, confirmed by Russia’s Ministry of Defence, involved guided missiles launched by aircraft.
The extent of the ship’s damage remains unclear, but videos on Ukrainian channels depict a significant fire in the port area.
Ukrainian Drones Destroy Russian Military Positions And Equipment On The Frontlines
Ukraine’s Minister of Defence, Rustem Umerov, has extended his deep gratitude to the British government for providing essential training to Ukraine’s combat air pilots.
Russia has claimed that its forces have successfully halted Ukraine’s counteroffensive and are currently advancing on all fronts.
Japan’s Mitsui & Co has opted to withdraw its employees from Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 liquefied natural gas (LNG) project.
Foreign shareholders, including Mitsui, have suspended their involvement in response to concerns about the repercussions of US sanctions targeting the project.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is scheduled to engage in talks with his Indian counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, in Moscow on Wednesday, as announced by Russia’s Foreign Ministry.
The discussions are expected to cover bilateral relations and address the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.
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Duntsova, not widely known in Russia, has acknowledged a limited support base but has appealed to the Supreme Court.
She has argued that being barred from the presidential contest, dominated by incumbent Vladimir Putin. Denies young Russians a means of expressing their views in the tightly controlled political system.
