These images show Ukrainian kamikaze drones hitting Russian war machines and soldiers on the frontlines.
The footage shows a Russian military vehicle and a soldier being hit by Ukrainian kamikaze drones.
The images were obtained from Military Unit 3017 of the National Guard of Ukraine on Thursday, 7th December, along with a statement saying: “An FPV drone of the ‘Spartan’ brigade catches up with the occupiers who are trying to escape.
“After another unsuccessful assault on the positions of Ukrainian fighters, the Russians began to flee, and kamikaze drones are cleaning up the remnants of enemy infantry.
“The invaders were destroyed by precise blows.
“No occupier can hide from defenders of Ukraine stronger than steel!”
The images and statement were also relayed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.
Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022 in what the Kremlin is still calling a “special military operation”. Today marks the 653rd day of the full-scale war.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 8th December 2023, Russia had lost about 337,220 personnel, 5,626 tanks, 10,508 armoured combat vehicles, 8,057 artillery units, 919 multiple launch rocket systems, 605 air defence systems, 324 warplanes, 324 helicopters, 6,136 drones, 1,571 cruise missiles, 22 warships, 1 submarine, 10,591 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 1,159 units of special equipment.
Russia has claimed that its casualties have been much lower but provides infrequent updates on its latest figures.
David Cameron, the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, has urged US lawmakers to approve additional aid for Ukraine a day after Republicans in the Senate blocked a funding bill for Kyiv and Israel.
Cameron told the Aspen Security Forum in the US capital Washington DC: “I’m not worried about the strength and unity and consensus and bravery of the Ukrainian people … I’m worried that we’re not going to do what we need to do.”
Fumio Kishida, Japan’s Prime Minister, has pledged USD 4.5 billion to Ukraine including USD 1 billion in humanitarian aid.
The Biden administration is reportedly considering making concessions to Republicans regarding the US’ southern border in a bid to secure further aid for Ukraine and additional support for Israel.
French President Emmanuel has met Viktor Orban at the Elysee Palace in Paris in an effort to break a deadlock ahead of a European Union summit after Hungary’s Prime Minister threatened to block Ukraine’s accession talks.
The French presidency said that “several subjects” on the agenda of the EU summit next week were discussed, including “various aspects of European support for Ukraine”.
Ukraine’s rail network operator, Ukrzalynitsya, has said that the country has begun using train platforms to bypass a border blockade by Polish lorry drivers.
The UK and the US have accused Russian security services of carrying out cyber-espionage campaigns against politicians, journalists and NGOs.
The UK Foreign Ministry said that the FSB was behind “unsuccessful attempts to interfere in UK political processes”.
Ukraine has told its residents to conserve energy after a power plant near the frontlines was hit by showing.
Oleksandr Kamyshin, Ukraine’s Minister of Strategic Industries, has said that his country has agreed with two American companies to jointly manufacture urgently needed 155mm artillery shells in Ukraine.
He said: “We have agreements with two leading American companies to jointly produce, in Ukraine, 155-calibre ammunition.”
But production will reportedly not start for at least two years.
