These images show Ukrainian forces taking out Russian armour in the Kupiansk area of the frontlines.
The footage shows what appears to be a column of Russian armour advancing on the battlefield before the area is peppered by Ukrainian ordnance, hitting some of the vehicles.
The video then cuts to the burning remains of one of the Russian war machines, with the images showing other Russian military vehicles being hit by Ukrainian ordnance and exploding.
Some appear to be damaged by the Ukrainian firepower but others are apparently completely destroyed.
The video ends by showing some of the Russian war machines apparently retreating, with Russian infantry also seen apparently trying to find cover.
The images were obtained from the Commander of the Ground Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Colonel General Oleksandr Stanislavovych Syrskyi on Tuesday, 31st October, along with a statement saying: “Kupiansk direction. One tank was destroyed, three were damaged, two BMPs were also destroyed and four more were damaged.
“The 14th OMBr works so well. Glory to Ukraine.”
The images and statement were also relayed by the Ground Forces 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 616th day of the full-scale war.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 1st November 2023, Russia had lost about 301,490 personnel, 5,223 tanks, 9,834 armoured combat vehicles, 7,250 artillery units, 846 multiple launch rocket systems, 563 air defence systems, 321 warplanes, 324 helicopters, 5,468 drones, 1,547 cruise missiles, 20 warships, 1 submarine, 9,624 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 1,019 units of special equipment.
Russia has claimed that its casualties have been much lower but provides infrequent updates on its latest figures.
Lloyd Austin, the US Defence Secretary, has said that Russia would be successful in Ukraine without the United States’ support.
He told a Senate hearing on President Joe Biden’s request for USD 106 billion to fund Ukraine and Israel: “I can guarantee that without our support Putin will be successful.”
Three Russians have been arrested in New York for evading US sanctions to ship electronic components for weapons used by Moscow in its war in Ukraine, according to the US authorities.
Ivan Arvelo, special agent with the US Department of Homeland Security, said that the trio are accused of evading sanctions to send over the course of a year “over 300 shipments of restricted items, valued at approximately USD 10 million, to the Russian battlefield.”
Police in France have detained Russian oligarch Alexey Kuzmichev and raided two of his properties in connection with alleged tax evasion, money laundering and violating sanctions.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said that he is certain that Sweden will join the defence alliance but he declined to say exactly when this would happen.
The UN human rights office has concluded that a missile strike that killed 59 people in a cafe in the Ukrainian village of Hroza was launched by Russia’s Armed Forces.
