Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Take Out Russian Military Positions

These images show Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroying Russian positions in strongholds near Avdiivka.

The footage shows Russian soldiers hiding in the strongholds as they are hit and destroyed by the Ukrainian kamikaze drones.

The images were obtained from the 47th Separate Mechanised Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Thursday, 15th February, along with a statement saying: “We are smoking out the occupiers in the Avdiivka sector.

“The video shows the work of the soldiers of the 47th Separate Mechanised Brigade.

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The images and statement were also relayed by the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Take Out Russian Military Positions

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 15th February 2024, Russia had lost approximately 399,090 personnel, 6,442 tanks, 12,090 armoured combat vehicles, 9,620 artillery units, 984 multiple launch rocket systems, 671 air defence systems, 332 warplanes, 325 helicopters, 7,404 drones, 1,882 cruise missiles, 25 warships, 1 submarine, 12,691 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 1,524 units of special equipment.

Ukrainian forces destroy Russian military positions using kamikaze drones near Avdiivka in Ukraine in undated footage. The footage released by the 47 Separate Mechanised Brigade on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. (@brygada47/Newsflash)

Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022 in what the Kremlin is still calling a “special military operation.” Today marks the 722nd day of the full-scale war.

Air alert warnings have sounded across Ukraine as Russia launched a massive missile attack today, Thursday.

Ukrainian authorities reported the take-off of Tu-95 strategic bombers in the early hours of Thursday morning, with explosions heard soon after.

Explosions occurred in Dnipro at around 6 am, with reports of blasts in Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv, and Lviv. Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadoviy stated that 10 Russian missiles targeted the Lviv region.

In Zaporizhzhia, near the frontlines, there were reports of a damaged apartment building.

An oil depot in Kursk, Russia, has reportedly been blown up in a Ukrainian drone attack. Videos show a large fire at the site on Wednesday night.

Ukrainian forces destroy Russian military positions using kamikaze drones near Avdiivka in Ukraine in undated footage. The footage released by the 47 Separate Mechanised Brigade on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. (@brygada47/Newsflash)

Roman Starovoit, the Russian governor of the Kursk region, stated that there are no casualties according to preliminary information.

Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Hit Russian Tanks On Frontlines In Donetsk Region

Ukraine’s military has claimed to have sunk a Russian landing ship in its recent sea drone attack on Moscow’s Black Sea fleet.

Russian military bloggers have confirmed reports of the attack. This marks the second operation this month targeting a Russian warship in the Black Sea.

Ukraine’s President, Volodymr Zelensky, has praised the achievement, saying: “We will clear the Black Sea of Russian terrorist objects step by step.”

NATO also hailed the Caesar Kunikov strike as a “great victory for Ukrainians.”

Ukrainian forces destroy Russian military positions using kamikaze drones near Avdiivka in Ukraine in undated footage. The footage released by the 47 Separate Mechanised Brigade on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. (@brygada47/Newsflash)

Ukraine’s new military Commander in Chief has warned that the frontline situation remains “extremely difficult.”

Oleksandr Syrsky, on his first visit to the 1,000-kilometre front since his promotion, said: “The operational environment has been extremely complex and stressful. The Russian occupiers have continued to increase their efforts and hold a numerical advantage in personnel.”