Ukrainian Special Forces Destroy Russian Tank And Other Vehicles In Donetsk Region

These images show how Ukrainian special forces have destroyed a Russian tank, two infantry fighting vehicles and an armoured personnel carrier in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine.

The images show the Russian war machines on the frontlines being hit by Ukrainian ordnance and exploding.

The images were obtained from the National Guard of Ukraine on Monday, 31st October, along with a statement saying: “Special forces of the National Guard of Ukraine continue to destroy the enemy in the Donetsk direction.

Russian BMP infantry fighting vehicle explodes in a field area in Donetsk direction, Ukraine in undated photo. Omega separate special purpose unit of National Guard of Ukraine destroyed two Russian BMP infantry fighting vehicles, one armored personnel carrier and one tank. (@NGUmainpage/Newsflash)

“During the day, one of the National Guard of Ukraine special forces groups destroyed two BMPs, one armoured personnel carrier and one tank.”

The images were also relayed by the Office of Strategic Communications (StratCom) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February in what the Kremlin is still calling a “special military operation”. Today marks the 250th day of the war.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February and 31st October, Russia had lost about 71,820 personnel, 2,686 tanks, 5,485 armoured combat vehicles, 1,728 artillery units, 383 multiple launch rocket systems, 197 air defence systems, 275 warplanes, 253 helicopters, 1,413 drones, 352 cruise missiles, 16 warships, 4,128 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 154 units of special equipment.

Russian tank moves in a field area in Donetsk direction, Ukraine in undated photo. Omega separate special purpose unit of National Guard of Ukraine destroyed two Russian BMP infantry fighting vehicles, one armored personnel carrier and one tank. (@NGUmainpage/Newsflash)

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

Russian President Vladimir Putin has pulled out of the UN-brokered grain deal after a swarm of drones attacked Russia’s Black Sea flagship vessel, the Admiral Makarov, in the Crimean port of Sevastopol over the weekend.

Russia claimed that it was unable to “guarantee the safety of civilian ships” travelling under the deal after the attack on its Black Sea fleet.

Picture shows an explosion near trees in Donetsk direction, Ukraine in undated photo. Omega separate special purpose unit of National Guard of Ukraine destroyed two Russian BMP infantry fighting vehicles, one armored personnel carrier and one tank. (@NGUmainpage/Newsflash)

The United States and the United Nations have both called on Moscow to reverse its decision, with US President Joe Biden calling the move “purely outrageous”.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Russia was weaponising food, while the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, said that he was “deeply concerned” by the move.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that his forces have pushed back a “fierce offensive” by Russian forces in the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine.

Russian tank explodes in a field area in Donetsk direction, Ukraine in undated photo. Omega separate special purpose unit of National Guard of Ukraine destroyed two Russian BMP infantry fighting vehicles, one armored personnel carrier and one tank. (@NGUmainpage/Newsflash)

Zelensky said: “Today they stopped the fierce offensive actions of the enemy.” The Ukrainian president added: “The Russian attack was repelled.”

The United Nations, Turkey and Ukraine have said that they will push on to set up a new Black Sea grain deal without Russia that will provide for a transit plan for 16 ships.

Ukraine said on Sunday that 218 ships were now “effectively blocked” in its ports.