These images show Ukrainian drones hunting down Russian soldiers on the frontlines and taking them out.
The video shows Russian soldiers fleeing as the kamikaze drones hone in on them and hit them.
The images were obtained from the Office of Strategic Communications of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Monday, 19th February, along with a statement saying: “The fighters of the 63rd Brigade and the pilots of the Zlydnya group of the 126th Battalion of the 112th Brigade of the TRO filmed a chase after three occupiers fleeing from kamikaze drones.”
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 20th February 2024. Russia had lost approximately 404,950 personnel, 6,503 tanks, 12,268 armoured combat vehicles, 9,773 artillery units, 988 multiple launch rocket systems. 675 air defence systems, 338 warplanes, 325 helicopters, 7,521 drones, 1,902 cruise missiles, 25 warships, 1 submarine, 12,805 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 1,551 units of special equipment
Ukraine has shot down two additional Russian warplanes, an Su-34 fighter-bomber and an Su-35 fighter, used to drop guided aerial bombs, according to army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. This adds to the three Su-34s and one Su-35 downed over the weekend.
Ukrainian troops are encountering heavy fire from Russian forces in the southern Zaporizhzhia region. This follows Russia’s claim of taking full control of Avdiivka, marking its largest advance since capturing Bakhmut last May, after Ukrainian troops withdrew.
Ukraine’s government is collaborating with SpaceX to prevent Russian invaders from using Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service.
Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Destroy Russian Tanks On Frontlines
They proposed an algorithm to SpaceX, seeking to ensure Ukraine’s terminals work while blocking Russian access.
Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for Innovation, Mykhailo Fedorov, stated the need for Ukraine’s terminals and noted ongoing efforts with SpaceX to address this issue.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Russia is taking advantage of delays in aid to Ukraine, emphasising the “extremely difficult” situation in areas with Russian troop concentrations.
He highlighted shortages in artillery, frontline air defence, and the need for longer-range weapons during a visit to the frontlines in the Kupiansk sector.
US President Joe Biden expressed readiness to meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson to talk about Ukraine funding, warning that Republican opposition is a mistake.
Despite the Senate passing a USD 95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Johnson has yet to bring it for a vote in the Republican-controlled House.
The Red Cross is investigating the fates of 23,000 people missing since Russia’s war in Ukraine began. They are trying to determine if they were captured, killed, or lost contact after fleeing their homes.
Belgium’s Foreign Minister has urged the EU to create an army due to rising concerns about Russian aggression. Meanwhile, Estonia’s Foreign Minister has labelled Vladimir Putin a “murderer” and stressed Ukraine’s urgent need for additional ammunition.
