These images show Ukrainian forces destroying Russian war machines by air-dropping bombs on them using drones.
The footage shows several Russian military positions inside a forest being hit by Ukrainian ordnance and blowing up in fiery explosions.
The images were obtained by Newsflash from the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine – Ihor Klymenko on Wednesday, 10th January, along with a statement saying: “Even in severe frosts down to -20 degrees Celsius, the National Guard of Ukraine continues to eliminate the occupiers. In particular, from the air.
“The video shows the results of the work of aerial reconnaissance men of the 27th Pechersk Brigade of the National Guard.
“During the week, the soldiers destroyed: three armoured combat vehicles, two tanks, an armoured personnel carrier, 152-mm 2S3 Acacia self-propelled artillery systems.
Ukrainian Attack Drones Destroy Russian Military Positions Near Avdiivka
“Our guys are not slowing down! The ground under the enemy will continue to burn.”
Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022 in what the Kremlin is still calling a “special military operation.” Today marks the 687th day of the full-scale war.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 10th January 2024. Russia had lost approximately 367,620 personnel, 6,050 tanks, 11,238 armoured combat vehicles, 8,699 artillery units, 957 multiple launch rocket systems, 641 air defence systems, 329 warplanes, 324 helicopters, 6,834 drones, 1,806 cruise missiles, 23 warships, 1 submarine, 11,596 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 1,337 units of special equipment.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy is currently touring former Soviet republics in the EU and NATO. During a surprise visit to Lithuania, he met President Nauseda, emphasising strong ties and partnership, marking the start of his diplomatic tour.
Ukrainian Drones Drop Bombs On Russian Soldiers In Trenches
Dozens of schoolchildren were evacuated from Belgorod, a Russian border city, due to deadly Ukrainian shelling attacks. It marks the largest evacuation from a major Russian city since hostilities began in 2022, with about 300 residents already leaving the area.
Zelenskiy warned that Western hesitation on aid to Ukraine is aiding Putin. As he highlighted during a news conference with Nauseda.
A 48-year-old woman in Kharkiv Oblast was killed and a school was partially destroyed in Russian airstrikes, as reported by Ukraine’s state emergency service.
Zelenskiy expressed a strong desire for Ukraine to secure NATO membership at this year’s summit. Highlighting the decisive nature of 2024 for Ukraine and its allies. During a news conference in Lithuania, he asserted: “Russia can be stopped.”
Zelenskiy, at a news conference in Vilnius, emphasised that air defence systems are the top priority lacking in Ukraine.
He called for increased support to Kyiv, cautioning that unless allies unite to stop him. Putin could extend attacks beyond Ukraine to other neighbours.
Russian attacks have left at least four people injured across nine Ukrainian oblasts in the past day (WED), according to regional officials.
Two individuals were harmed in the frontline town of Avdiivka in Donetsk oblast.
In Kherson oblast, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin reported two civilians wounded in attacks that damaged a bank. A factory, an educational institution, and other civilian buildings.
