These images show how Ukrainian Marines took on a Russian assault group made up of infantry and armoured vehicles including tanks and took them out.
The footage begins by showing a group of Russian armoured vehicles on a road in Ukraine before a Ukrainian drone drops a bomb on top of one of them.
Soldiers can be seen on top of the war machine, with the images then showing them manoeuvring on the battlefield.
The images then show one of the vehicles apparently destroyed, with smoke rising into the air.
The footage then cuts to what appears to be a second Russian war machine on fire on the battlefield.
A group of Russian soldiers can be seen lying on their stomachs on the battlefield before the area is hit by Ukrainian ordnance.
Drone footage then appears to show Russian soldiers lying motionless on the ground, with a Ukrainian drone dropping a bomb on them.
The images then appear to show Russian armour attempting to advance, with a first piece exploding spectacularly after being hit by Ukrainian ordnance.
The Russian armoured vehicle immediately behind it then appears to change course and retreat.
A Ukrainian soldier can be seen firing an anti-tank guided missile, with a damaged Russian tank seen coming to a stop among some trees and burning to a crisp.
A soldier can then be seen attempting to flee the battlefield, with three Russian soldiers targeted by a Ukrainian drone that drops a bomb on them and apparently causes them to fall to the ground.
The images were obtained from the 36th Separate Marine Brigade named after Rear Admiral Mykhailo Bilynsky of the Ukrainian Navy on Thursday, 23rd February, along with a statement saying: “A fragment of the archival video of the battle between the marines and the Russian assault group in Donetsk region.
“On 6th, 7th and 9th February, the enemy, with the support of BMPs and tanks, attacked the positions of our defenders. Frankly, the enemy achieved some success, but suffered heavy losses in manpower and armoured vehicles.
“Four tanks, eight BMPs, 1 MTLB were destroyed by the forces and means of the 36th Separate Marine Brigade named after Rear-Admiral Mykhailo Bilinsky, the 501st Separate Marines Battalion, and Air Intelligence from the 503rd Separate Marines Battalion.
“Marines of the brigade, together with their comrades, continue to courageously and bravely fight back the Russian occupier.
“Glory to the marines of Ukraine!”
The images and statement were also relayed by the Navy 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 365th day of the full-scale war.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 23rd February 2023, Russia had lost about 145,850 personnel, 3,350 tanks, 6,593 armoured combat vehicles, 2,352 artillery units, 471 multiple launch rocket systems, 244 air defence systems, 299 warplanes, 287 helicopters, 2,029 drones, 873 cruise missiles, 18 warships, 5,215 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 228 units of special equipment.
Russia has claimed that its casualties have been much lower but provides infrequent updates on its latest figures.
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Russia’s parliament approved Putin’s move to suspend the treaty on Wednesday.
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Wang reportedly told Putin that China will play a “constructive” role in reaching a political settlement on Ukraine, according to Russian state-owned TASS news agency.
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