These images show how Ukrainian troops thwarted a Russian convoy’s attempt to advance in the Donetsk region.
They reportedly destroyed one tank and two infantry fighting vehicles, causing the three remaining Russian vehicles to turn tail and run.
The footage begins by showing the Russian military vehicles attempting to advance on what appears to be a dirt track, with the tank at the head of the convoy.
The images then show the Russian military vehicles being targeted by Ukrainian ordnance, with the tank being hit by what appears to be a rocket.
The images then show one of the Russian military vehicles exploding, before another one is seen being hit as well.
Another piece of Russian equipment, seen sporting the now infamous white ‘Z’ symbol, can be seen attempting to continue the advance while at least three Russian soldiers flee in the other direction, presumably from the previously hit Russian military vehicles.
The ‘Z’ is one of the symbols, as well as the letters ‘V’ and ‘O’ that can be seen painted on Russian military vehicles taking part in the invasion of Ukraine.
A second Russian infantry fighting vehicle can then be seen being repeatedly hit as well by well-aimed shots from the Ukrainian side before the footage ends.
The images were obtained from the National Guard of Ukraine on Sunday, 13th November, along with a statement saying: “The enemy tried to advance in a column: one tank and 5 BMPs.
“As a result of the battle, the Guardsmen destroyed a tank and 2 BMPs, the rest of the Russian equipment managed to move away from the lines of fire. But the guards repelled the attempted attack.”
Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February in what the Kremlin is still calling a “special military operation”. Today marks the 264th day of the war.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February and 14th November, Russia had lost about 81,370 personnel, 2,848 tanks, 5,748 armoured combat vehicles, 1,839 artillery units, 393 multiple launch rocket systems, 206 air defence systems, 278 warplanes, 261 helicopters, 1,509 drones, 399 cruise missiles, 16 warships, 4,316 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 160 units of special equipment.
Russia has claimed that its casualties have been much lower but provides infrequent updates on its latest figures.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russian forces destroyed key infrastructure in the southern city of Kherson before they retreated. Zelensky said that Russian troops had “destroyed all the critical infrastructure: communications, water, heat, electricity.”
Zelensky described the humanitarian situation as “severe” due to a lack of water, food and medicine. He also said that Ukrainian forces had removed nearly 2,000 mines, tripwires and unexploded shells that had been left by the retreating Russian forces.
Citizens across Ukraine have hailed the recapture of the southern city, with images of locals welcoming the Ukrainian forces with tears of joy making headlines around the world.
Yaroslav Yanushevych, the Ukrainian Governor of the Kherson region, said that everything was being done to “return normal life” to the region.
Zelensky also accused Russian soldiers of committing war crimes and killing civilians in Kherson. On Sunday, Zelensky said: “Investigators have already documented more than 400 Russian war crimes.
“Bodies of dead civilians and servicemen have been found. The Russian army left behind the same savagery it did in other regions of the country it entered.”
Ukrainian forces are also assessing what is said to be significant new damage to the Nova Kakhovka dam, which the Russians attempted to blow up when they retreated from Kherson.
It is feared that the dam could flood the area and the city of Kherson if it ruptures. It is currently unclear if its structural integrity is at risk.
Zelensky said that the pro-Russian forces were fighting fiercely in the eastern Donetsk region, saying: “Battles in Donetsk region are just as intense as they have been in previous days.”
He added: “The level of Russian attacks has not declined. And the level of our resilience and courage is at its highest. We will not allow them through our defence.”
