Ukrainian Guns Destroy Convoy Of Russian Military Trucks Carrying Ammo

These images show Ukrainian guns destroying a convoy of Russian military trucks carrying ammunition.

The footage shows the Russian military vehicles among some trees, on a road, before explosions destroy them.

Smoke can quickly be seen rising into the air as the vehicles are hit with pieces of ammunition shooting off in every direction. Then there is a large explosion, perhaps as the ammunition is hit and detonates.

The images were obtained from the Office of Strategic Communications (StratCom) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, 6th November, along with a statement saying: “Quickly, and most importantly, accurately, our guns destroyed a convoy of Katsap trucks that were bringing ammunition.”

‘Katsap’ is a derogatory Ukrainian term for a Russian.

Ukrainian fighters destroy convoy of Russian military trucks carrying ammunition in Ukraine in undated footage. According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine over the past day, soldiers of the Ukrainian missile forces and artillery hit 2 control points, 8 areas of concentration of manpower, weapons and military equipment, an ammunition depot, a radio electronic warfare station and other important Russian military objects. (@AFUStratCom/Newsflash)

Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February in what the Kremlin is still calling a “special military operation”. Today marks the 257th day of the war.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February and 7th November, Russia had lost about 76,460 personnel, 2,771 tanks, 5,630 armoured combat vehicles, 1,782 artillery units, 391 multiple launch rocket systems, 202 air defence systems, 277 warplanes, 260 helicopters, 1,472 drones, 399 cruise missiles, 16 warships, 4,199 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 157 units of special equipment.

Russia has claimed that its casualties have been much lower but provides infrequent updates on its latest figures.

Ukraine is preparing for further electricity blackouts and new Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure, with President Volodymyr Zelensky saying that Russia “is concentrating forces and means for a possible repetition of massive attacks on our infrastructure, primarily energy.”

Ukrainian fighters destroy convoy of Russian military trucks carrying ammunition in Ukraine in undated footage. According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine over the past day, soldiers of the Ukrainian missile forces and artillery hit 2 control points, 8 areas of concentration of manpower, weapons and military equipment, an ammunition depot, a radio electronic warfare station and other important Russian military objects. (@AFUStratCom/Newsflash)

About 500 power generators are reportedly being sent to Ukraine by 17 European Union countries.

Vitali Klitschko, the Mayor of Kyiv, has said that residents should prepare for a worst-case scenario and make plans to evacuate the city.

Klitschko said: “If you have extended family or friends outside Kyiv, where there is autonomous water supply, an oven, heating, please keep in mind the possibility of staying there for a certain amount of time.”

Ukrainian fighters destroy convoy of Russian military trucks carrying ammunition in Ukraine in undated footage. According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine over the past day, soldiers of the Ukrainian missile forces and artillery hit 2 control points, 8 areas of concentration of manpower, weapons and military equipment, an ammunition depot, a radio electronic warfare station and other important Russian military objects. (@AFUStratCom/Newsflash)

Moscow has accused Ukraine of “sabotage” after the city of Kherson was reportedly cut off from electricity and water on Sunday following an airstrike on the Kakhovka dam.

American officials have reportedly told the Ukrainian government that it needs to signal an openness to negotiate with Moscow, with US officials in Washington warning that “Ukraine fatigue” could get worse should Kyiv continue to remain closed to negotiations and with Ukraine’s allies worrying about the economic fallout from a lengthy conflict.

There has reportedly been fierce fighting in the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine, with President Zelensky saying that Russia is driving inexperienced soldiers “to their deaths”.

Ukrainian fighters destroy convoy of Russian military trucks carrying ammunition in Ukraine in undated footage. According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine over the past day, soldiers of the Ukrainian missile forces and artillery hit 2 control points, 8 areas of concentration of manpower, weapons and military equipment, an ammunition depot, a radio electronic warfare station and other important Russian military objects. (@AFUStratCom/Newsflash)

He said that “very fierce Russian attacks in the Donetsk region continue”, adding: “The enemy suffers serious losses there, but despite everything, despite any losses, he [Russian President Vladimir Putin] continues to drive his mobilised soldiers and mercenaries to their deaths.”