Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Take Out Russian Soldiers On Frontlines

These images show Ukrainian kamikaze drones hunting down Russian soldiers and blowing them up on the frontlines.

The footage shows a number of Ukrainian kamikaze drones honing in on their targets and hitting them, taking out Russian soldiers in a trench and hitting Russian dugouts.

The images were obtained from the 109th Separate Mountain Assault Battalion a unit of the 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, 25th February, along with a statement saying: “The destructive power of FPV drones and our sincere gratitude to our volunteer Stanislav Kovanovsky and his team for their continued support of the 109th separate mountain assault battalion of the 10th separate mountain assault brigade ‘Edelweiss’ with FPV drones, transport, and everything necessary for maximum destruction of the enemy.

“The drones are already performing combat missions.

“Together to victory!

“Glory to Ukraine!”

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 26th February 2024. Russia had lost approximately 410,700 personnel, 6,555 tanks, 12,478 armoured combat vehicles, 9,993 artillery units, 1,000 multiple launch rocket systems. 686 air defence systems, 340 warplanes, 325 helicopters, 7,707 drones, 1,910 cruise missiles, 25 warships, 1 submarine, 13,037 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 1,580 units of special equipment.

Ukrainian kamikaze drones hit Russian soldiers on the battlefield in Ukraine in undated footage. The footage released by the 09th Separate Mountain Assault Battalion. On Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. (@OGSHB_109/Newsflash)

Russia has launched 14 attack drones and numerous missiles at Ukraine since Sunday night. With Ukrainian air defence systems successfully intercepting nine drones and three guided missiles over the Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions, according to Ukraine’s air force.

Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Take Out Russian Soldiers On Frontlines

European leaders have gathered in Paris to convey a unified message to Vladimir Putin. Signalling European determination in response to Russia’s narrative of inevitable victory.

French President Emmanuel Macron invited his counterparts to the Elysee Palace due to heightened Russian aggression, with attendees including Olaf Scholz, David Cameron, Mark Rutte, and leaders from Scandinavia and the Baltic countries.

Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has said that 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Marking the first time he has disclosed a precise casualty figure. He stated that he could not disclose the number of wounded as it could aid Russian military planning.

Ukraine’s Defence Minister, Rustem Umerov, has stated that the country has “lost territory” in its ongoing war with Russia due to the late arrival of “50 per cent” of weapons promised by the country’s Western partners.

Ukrainian kamikaze drones hit Russian soldiers on the battlefield in Ukraine in undated footage. The footage released by the 09th Separate Mountain Assault Battalion. On Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. (@OGSHB_109/Newsflash)

US President Joe Biden has planned to meet with congressional leaders on Tuesday to discuss a stalled national security bill, which includes assistance for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, according to his aides.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has urged the West to be “bolder” in seizing Russian assets and to give Ukraine any interest already accrued on frozen Russian funds.