Ukrainian Drones Blow Up Russian Tank And Drop Bombs On Troops In Bakhmut

These images show Ukrainian drones blowing up a Russian tank and dropping bombs on troops in Bakhmut.

The footage shows a Ukrainian drone dropping a bomb on the Russian tank and landing a direct hit.

The images then show a Ukrainian drone dropping bombs on Russian infantry on the frontlines.

The images were obtained from the 92nd Separate Brigade named after the Kosh chieftain Ivan Sirko of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, 21st January, along with a statement saying: “Bakhmut: RUBpAK ‘ACHILLES’ destroyed an enemy tank and infantry.

“Calculation of Achilles – the shock BpAK company of the 92nd OSHBR named after the Kosh chieftain Ivan Sirko worked as a night bomber against the T-72B3 tank and enemy infantry groups.

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“The cost of the destroyed T-72B3 tank is USD 3.5 million.”

The images were also relayed by the Office of Strategic Communications (StratCom) 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 698th day of the full-scale war.

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Ukrainian drone aims at Russian tank. In Bakhmut direction, Ukraine in undated footage. The footage released by the ACHILLES Company of strike unmanned aerial systems of the 92nd Separate Brigade on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. (@Achilles92OSHBr/Newsflash)

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 22nd January 2024, Russia had lost approximately 376,860 personnel, 6,192 tanks, 11,489 armoured combat vehicles, 8,896 artillery units, 968 multiple launch rocket systems, 657 air defence systems, 331 warplanes, 324 helicopters, 6,961 drones, 1,819 cruise missiles, 23 warships, 1 submarine, 11,891 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 1,397 units of special equipment.

Local officials in the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine have said that 25 people were killed and 20 more were injured after shelling hit a shopping area.

Local officials have claimed that the shells have fired by the Ukrainian military.

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But Ukraine’s local military units fighting in the area have reportedly denied that they had attacked the market.

Volodymyr Fityo, a spokesperson for the Command of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Has said that the Russian capture of the village of Krokhmalne in the Kharkiv region is a “temporary phenomenon”.

The comments come after the Russian Ministry of Defence said on Sunday that it had captured the village.

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Ukrainian drone blows up Russian tank. In Bakhmut direction, Ukraine in undated footage. The footage released by the ACHILLES Company of strike unmanned aerial systems of the 92nd Separate Brigade. On Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. (@Achilles92OSHBr/Newsflash)

Ukrainian military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov has said that North Korea is now Russia’s largest arms supplier.

He also said that Russia was losing troops at a faster rate than it could recruit replacements.

The UK’s Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps, has said that Europe needs to “step up” and increase funding for Ukraine so that the country can continue to defend itself against Russian aggression.