These images show how Ukrainian paratroopers ensnared a large group of Russian infantry near Marinka and pounded them with machine gun fire and shots from mounted grenade launchers.
The Russian soldiers who are still standing can then be seen retreating.
The footage begins by showing the Russian troops hidden among a snowy treeline being hit by Ukrainian ordnance.
Their position quickly becomes untenable as they sustain casualties as a result of the Ukrainian firepower and those who are still able to do so retreat.
The images were obtained from the 79th Air Assault Brigade of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Thursday, 9th February, along with a statement saying: “Paratroopers of the 79th Air Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces forced the Russian invaders to flee, throwing away their weapons and wounded.
“Servicemen of the 79th Separate Amphibious Assault Brigade continue to deter enemy attacks near Marinka.
“So, the other day, the enemy with the forces of an infantry platoon made an attempt to sneak up to the positions of one of the units of the 79th in order to capture them with a sharp assault.”
They added: “However, aerial reconnaissance of maroon berets from Mykolaiv noticed the advance of the enemy in time. The commander of the landing unit made a decision to allow the assault unit of the invaders to advance a little, so that it would go to a well-aimed area.”
They explained: “When the enemy infantry entered the designated place, the paratroopers opened fire on them from mounted grenade launchers and machine guns.
“Suffering numerous losses, the occupiers fled, throwing away their weapons and wounded comrades.”
Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022 in what the Kremlin is still calling a “special military operation”. Today marks the 351st day of the war.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 9th February 2023, Russia had lost about 135,010 personnel, 3,255 tanks, 6,468 armoured combat vehicles, 2,244 artillery units, 463 multiple launch rocket systems, 232 air defence systems, 295 warplanes, 285 helicopters, 1,967 drones, 796 cruise missiles, 18 warships, 5,121 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 211 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 has urged Europe to provide his country with combat aircraft and long-range heavy weaponry as soon as possible during a visit to Paris.
Zelensky said as he arrived at the Elysee palace on Wednesday: “The sooner Ukraine gets long-range heavy weaponry, the sooner our pilots get planes, the sooner this Russian aggression will end and we can return to peace in Europe.”
Zelensky met with French President Emmanuel Macron and German chancellor Olaf Scholz, urging them to be “game changers” and send modern combat planes.
Zelensky said Macron’s stance had changed regarding Ukraine and the war. The French President had initially tried to keep communication channels open with Russia in the early phase of the conflict.
But Zelensky said: “I think he [Macron] has changed.”
He added: “And he’s changed for real this time. After all, he opened the door to tank deliveries. He also supported Ukraine’s candidacy for the EU. I believe it was a real signal.
“We had a lot of conversations with France, Germany and other countries. I believe that trust is real today.”
Zelensky’s visit to Paris comes after he made an emotional speech to the UK’s Parliament early on Wednesday, saying: “I appeal to you and the world with simple and yet most important words: combat aircraft – for Ukraine! Wings – for freedom!”
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that “nothing was off the table”.
The UK has also pledged to train Ukrainian pilots on advanced NATO fighter jets, with Sunak saying that it will “ensure Ukraine can defend its skies well into the future”.
