These images show Ukrainian forces hitting Russian troops on the Donetsk frontlines.
The footage shows the Ukrainian forces taking out advancing Russian troops in a large blast.
The images were obtained from the National Guard of Ukraine on Wednesday, 13th March, along with a statement saying: “Soldiers of the Lviv unit of the National Guard, together with their colleagues from other defence forces, destroyed a group of occupants who tried to storm our positions in the Donetsk sector.
“High-quality cooperation between aerial reconnaissance and mortar launchers of the National Guard brought results – the occupants’ unit was eliminated by several precise strikes.
“First, the artillery of the Armed Forces of Ukraine worked on the Russians, after which the Guards delivered a precise strike on the advancing infantry group. Later, the Guards completed their work by firing on the occupiers who were trying to escape.”
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 13th March 2024, Russia had lost approximately 426,870 personnel, 6,752 tanks, 12,921 armoured combat vehicles, 10,554 artillery units, 1,017 multiple launch rocket systems, 715 air defence systems, 347 warplanes, 325 helicopters, 8,205 drones, 1,919 cruise missiles, 26 warships, 1 submarine, 13,932 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 1,699 units of special equipment.
Ukrainian Forces Destroy Russian Buk-M2 Air Defence System In The Donetsk Region
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