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The ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues to witness fierce battles and strategic operations. Ukrainian special forces are relentlessly conducting combat operations, including an ambush on Russian territory by the 73rd Naval Centre of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, destroying a vehicle and seizing critical documents. Other reports highlight intense close-quarters combat, such as Ukrainian paratroopers in the Oleksandrivka direction, who successfully eliminated Russian troops during an assault. Additionally, unique operations are conducted, like the deployment of ground-based kamikaze drones in Kostiantynivka, showcasing Ukraine's technological edge. Such stories of defense and resilience underline the determined efforts of Ukrainian forces in their battle for sovereignty against Russian aggression.
What is the role of Ukrainian special forces in the conflict?
Ukrainian special forces play a critical role in the conflict, conducting strategic ambushes and clearance operations behind enemy lines. Their operations include capturing vital intelligence, neutralizing enemy troops, and engaging in high-stakes combat to disrupt Russian military initiatives and enhance Ukrainian defense efforts.
How have Ukrainian forces used drones in the conflict?
Ukrainian forces have effectively integrated drones into their military strategies, utilizing aerial and ground drone platforms for reconnaissance, direct engagement, and support during evacuations. This technological integration provides strategic advantages in monitoring enemy movements and executing precise strikes.
What notable battles have occurred in the Donetsk region?
The Donetsk region has witnessed significant battles, with Ukrainian forces engaged in fierce combat against Russian occupiers. Key operations include the clearing of enemy positions by reconnaissance troops and the elimination of Russian forces by Ukrainian paratroopers, showcasing their tactical prowess and dedication.
How do Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners contribute to defense efforts?
Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners from regiments like the 1027th are vital in defending against aerial threats. They utilize advanced weaponry to destroy incoming enemy targets, thereby safeguarding ground forces and maintaining control over strategic airspace within conflict zones.
What impact has the conflict had on Russian troop morale?
The conflict has significantly impacted Russian troop morale, with reports of low psychological states and high levels of despair. Multiple instances of Russian soldiers opting for self-elimination rather than facing capture highlight the severe impact of ongoing military pressures and battles on their mental fortitude.
What are the unique aspects of Ukraine's defense strategies?
Ukraine's defense strategies are marked by innovative approaches like the use of unmanned ground vehicles for direct combat and the strategic deployment of special forces for surprise ambushes. These tactics demonstrate adaptability and resilience, enabling Ukrainian forces to effectively challenge and counter Russian military advances.
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155th Brigade company commander Romashka recounts how she killed eight occupiers and led her soldiers into battle: "I’m woman. I’ve got balls, and you don’t?". VIDEO A servicewoman from the 155th Separate Mechanised Brigade, call sign Romashka, has progressed from driver-mechanic and gunner to instructor and company commander. She described a battle in which she and a fellow soldier killed eight Russian occupiers. 4 748 42 Previously in trend: Women in AFU
Soldiers from 475th Assault Regiment CODE 9.2 recount combat mission: 20 kilometers on foot, clashes with occupiers and FPV drone attack. VIDEO Troops from the 475th Assault Regiment CODE 9.2 recounted a combat mission during which they covered more than 20 kilometers on foot, fought several engagements with Russian occupiers and survived an enemy FPV drone attack. 1 476 2
Ambush by Ukrainian special forces behind enemy lines on Russian territory: vehicle destroyed, documents and communications equipment seized. VIDEO Operatives from the 73rd Naval Centre of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Special Operations Forces carried out a successful ambush behind the lines of the Russian occupiers on Russian territory, struck the enemy, destroyed a vehicle and seized important documents and communications equipment. 15 440 17 Previously in trend: Ukrainian special forces in Russian rear
African mercenary in Russian army walks naked across battlefield with "Please help me" sign. VIDEO A video posted online shows a man believed to be an African mercenary in the Russian army walking naked across the battlefield and asking for help. 13 267 45 Previously in trend: African mercenaries of Russian army
Russian soldier shot himself in bushes under watchful eye of Ukrainian drone. VIDEO A report has been published online about a Russian soldier who took his own life by shooting himself with an assault rifle to avoid being taken prisoner by the Ukrainians. 6 055 16 Previously in trend: Occupiers’ suicide on battlefield
Anti-aircraft gunners from 1027th Regiment are destroying enemy aerial targets whilst on combat duty. VIDEO Soldiers from the 1027th Anti-Aircraft Missile and Artillery Regiment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Land Forces’ Air Defence have released footage of combat operations in which they destroyed Russian aerial targets using various types of anti-aircraft weaponry. 1 365 2 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence
Ukrainian special forces are conducting clearance operations in houses and shelters on outskirts of Kostiantynivka. VIDEO A video has been published online showing Ukrainian special forces in action as they carry out search-and-destroy operations and clear buildings on the outskirts of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region. 3 832 3 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat
"Azov" reconnaissance troops cleared copse and captured at least three occupiers in Donetsk region. VIDEO Reconnaissance troops from the 4th Combat Group of the ‘Ultima Ratio’ Special Purpose Reconnaissance Unit, part of the 12th ‘Azov’ Special Purpose Brigade of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine, carried out a combat operation in a forest area in the Donetsk region, during which they... 3 467 3 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces captured occupiers
Ukrainian intelligence officers, supported by drones, neutralised two groups of Russian GRU special forces. VIDEO Ukrainian intelligence officers, supported by drones, carried out a combat operation during which they neutralised two groups of Russian special forces soldiers from the 10th Separate Guards Special Forces Brigade of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces. 6 895 3 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat
Occupier takes bullet to head during close-quarters combat with Ukrainian paratroopers in Oleksandrivka direction. VIDEO A video posted online shows close-quarters combat during an assault on a Russian position by Ukrainian paratroopers in the Oleksandrivka direction. One of the occupiers tried to repel the attack but was eliminated by a shot to the head. 10 543 17 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction
Five foreign assault troops from ’Khartiia’ brigade, supported by drones, cleared occupier position in Kupiansk district. VIDEO Five foreign volunteers from the Ukrainian Defence Forces, supported by strike drone operators, cleared a position held by Russian occupiers in the Kupiansk district. Following the battle, the Ukrainian defenders also collected war trophies left behind by the enemy. 6 803 6 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction
Ukrainian assault trooper eliminates occupier who refused to surrender while clearing positions on Huliaipole axis. VIDEO Footage of close-quarters combat during Ukrainian defenders’ clearing of enemy defensive positions has been published online. 8 106 16 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat Fighting in Huliaipole direction
KRAKEN special forces and 3rd Separate Reconnaissance Battalion clear multi-storey building of occupiers. Combat video Dynamic and tense footage of close-quarters combat involving Ukrainian special forces has been published online. 7 987 15 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat
Six occupiers captured, three - "two hundred": close-quarters combat between Ukrainian paratroopers and Russians. VIDEO Ukrainian paratroopers neutralised a group of Russian occupiers during close-quarters combat on the Oleksandrivka sector of the front. 10 028 9 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction
Ukrainian UGV armed with machine gun lands on Kinburn Spit and engages occupiers. VIDEO The Armed Forces of Ukraine have carried out a unique military operation, the likes of which have never been seen before anywhere in the world. A ground-based robotic tracked drone, equipped with a large-calibre machine gun, was successfully deployed onto the temporarily occupied shore of the... 13 190 96 Previously in trend: Unmanned technologies
Ukrainian drone attacks Russian UAV and saves wounded soldier from strike during evacuation using UGV. VIDEO A video of objective control footage has been circulating on social media, showing the integration of aerial and ground unmanned platforms of Ukraine's Defense Forces during an evacuation mission. The footage shows an operation to rescue a wounded serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine using... 3 395 3
Two ’200s’, one ’300’: Ukrainian paratrooper single-handedly halted advance of enemy reconnaissance troops. VIDEO A Ukrainian defender in the Donetsk region has demonstrated an incredible example of courage, tactical composure and exceptional combat skills. A single soldier from the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Airborne Assault Troops managed, single-handedly, to neutralise a group of three Russian... 12 194 10 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat
Russian on battlefield finishes off his wounded comrade and shoots himself in head. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing an occupier on the battlefield, under attack from Ukrainian drones, finishing off his comrade before shooting himself in the head. 14 852 71 Previously in trend: Suicidal occupiers
Robotic assault in Kostiantynivka: ground-based kamikaze drones eliminated SRG of eight occupiers. VIDEO Details have emerged of a unique operation to neutralise an enemy sabotage and reconnaissance group in the frontline town of Kostiantynivka. According to Censor.NET, fighters from the 100th Separate Mechanised Brigade ("Steel Hundred") carried out a successful robotic assault, eliminating eight... 11 335 14 Previously in trend: Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs
Ukrainian infantryman holds off an assault by five invaders in close combat until arrival of Ukrainian Armed Forces drones. VIDEO Footage has been published online showing close-quarters combat in which a single Ukrainian infantryman managed to single-handedly repel an attack by five Russians on his position until drones arrived. According to Censor.NET, the incident took place on one section of the front line involving... 16 602 31 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat
A Ukrainian Mi-24 helicopter struck enemy positions with S-8 unguided missiles. VIDEO The Ukrainian Army Aviation continues to support ground units by delivering devastating strikes against enemy troop concentrations and military equipment. According to Censor.NET, a video has been published online showing footage of the combat operations carried out by the crew of a Mi-24 attack... 5 207 10 Previously in trend: AFU aviation
"Artan X" fighters eliminated several Russians in close combat in Zaporizhzhia sector: "I’ve finished this one off. Take his radio. And knife – that’ll be my prize.". VIDEO Censor.NET has obtained a video showing fighters from the Ministry of Defence’s DIU’s ‘Artan X’ special forces unit inspecting the premises immediately after a firefight with Russian occupiers. The battle took place in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 12 084 10 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction
Three soldiers from 82nd SAAB cleared occupiers’ trenches and four dugouts and secured their position. VIDEO A video has been released online showing a small assault group from the 82nd Bukovyna Separate Airborne Assault Brigade in action. The footage captures the professional actions of Ukrainian paratroopers as they capture an enemy stronghold. This was reported by Censor.NET. 7 304 8
140 days in hell of Lyman sector: incredible survival story of infantrymen of "Silver Trio" unit. VIDEO Infantrymen from the "Silver Trio" unit of the "Pomsta" Assault Guard Brigade have demonstrated exceptional resilience by holding their defences in the Lyman sector for 140 days. This was reported by Censor.NET, citing a report by "Suspilne". 2 745 7 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector
Two occupiers took their own lives with assault rifles on battlefield. VIDEO New evidence of the extremely low morale, psychological state, and total despair within the ranks of the Russian Federation's occupation forces has been released online. Aerial reconnaissance footage captured moments when Russian servicemen chose suicide instead of waiting for assistance or... 7 988 12 Previously in trend: Occupiers’ suicide on battlefield
SOF fighters eliminate occupier in close combat near Pokrovsk: "Who are you?", - "We are AFU!". VIDEO Operatives from the 144th Special Operations Centre successfully carried out an operation to clear a building occupied by the enemy in the Pokrovsk direction. According to Censor.NET, the special operation took place in the winter of 2025 and was carried out by the "Jägermeister" group. 14 287 14 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Close combat between Ukrainian soldier and two occupiers near Pokrovsk. VIDEO An example of extraordinary courage and professionalism on the part of a Ukrainian infantryman was recorded in the Pokrovsk direction. According to Censor.NET, one Defence Forces soldier managed to hold his position under pressure from an assault pair of occupiers in close combat. 16 062 10 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat
FPV drone and Ukrainian stormtrooper work together to clear ruins in Kupiansk and eliminate occupier. VIDEO Unique footage of close combat has appeared online, demonstrating the high level of coordination between assault teams and drone operators. According to Censor.NET, a Ukrainian soldier, supported by an FPV drone, detected and killed a Russian occupier in the ruined buildings of Kupiansk. 11 580 22 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction
Wounded occupier takes his own life on battlefield by placing grenade under his head. VIDEO 18+ Fierce battles in the Pokrovsk direction continue to demonstrate the true cost of Russian "meat assaults." As reported by Censor.NET, a reconnaissance drone recorded another instance of an invader's self-elimination who realized that there would be no evacuation. 8 180 26 Previously in trend: Occupiers’ suicide on battlefield
Sweeping in Kupiansk: three fighters from the 41st SMB eliminated two occupiers in private house. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders continue to methodically knock out Russian groups attempting to gain a foothold in the residential buildings of Kupiansk. According to Censor.NET, footage has appeared online of a successful close-quarters battle conducted by fighters from the 2nd Mechanised Battalion of the... 7 453 8 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat Fighting in the Kupіansk direction
Occupier commits suicide with grenade after failed assault in Lyman direction. VIDEO Russian soldiers continue to choose death over capture or defeat on the battlefield. According to Censor.NET, a video has appeared online showing the spectacular self-elimination of an invader in the Donetsk region. 4 552 11 Previously in trend: Occupiers’ suicide on battlefield
Bullet pierces occupier-suicide and knocks cap off his head. VIDEO The Russian military leadership continues to treat its soldiers as disposable, refusing to evacuate the wounded. According to Censor.NET, another objective monitoring video has appeared online showing the last moments of an invader's life. 10 545 21 Previously in trend: Occupiers’ suicide on battlefield
Ukrainian soldier kills Russian infantryman with single small-arms shot. VIDEO Ukraine’s Defense Forces continue clearing their homeland of invaders, demonstrating high precision and composure. As reported by Censor.NET, drone footage showing objective control has appeared online, capturing the final moments of a Russian infantryman. 12 634 21 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
One against two: Ukrainian soldier eliminates occupiers in close combat in Pokrovsk. VIDEO Fierce fighting continues in the Pokrovsk direction for every building and every yard. According to Censor.NET, impressive footage of close-range combat has been published online, during which one Ukrainian defender defeated two invaders. 13 573 8 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Centre of Kupiansk is under control: "Khartiia" showed footage of city’s cleanup and contact battles. VIDEO Ukrainian defence forces continue to confidently hold and clear the strategically important city of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region. The search and strike group of the "Khartia" brigade currently has complete control over the city centre and the city council building. 7 549 9 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction
Two occupiers shot themselves with automatic weapons in unison on battlefield near Huliaipole. VIDEO A video has been published online showing two occupiers taking their own lives on the battlefield near Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia. 17 591 32 Previously in trend: Occupiers’ suicide on battlefield
Automatic bullets pierce occupier’s body during close combat. VIDEO Footage of combat operations by servicemen of the 25th Separate Airborne Brigade of Sicheslav has been published online. 15 961 29 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat
Russia is stuck in urban combat in Pokrovsk: enemy has already lost 6,500 troops, - 7th Airborne Corps Pokrovsk remains one of the most intense areas of the front line, where Ukrainian forces have managed to halt the advance of Russian troops. 2 743 8 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Ukrainian assault troops eliminated seven occupiers in Lyman direction. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders destroyed a group of Russian infantrymen in close combat on the Lyman front. The video of the combat operation was released by soldiers of the 1st Mechanised Battalion of the 60th Separate Mechanised Brigade. 6 421 10 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat
Assault troops from "Skelia" regiment eliminated group of occupiers during operation in Pokrovsk. VIDEO An active operation to search for and kill enemy forces is underway in Pokrovsk, carried out by assault troops from the Skelya regiment. 9 182 3 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
SOF fighters eliminated Russian saboteur and captured two occupiers during special operation. VIDEO A unit of the 8th Regiment of the Special Operations Forces of Ukraine carried out effective special operations, during which a sabotage and reconnaissance group of Russian troops was detected. 7 445 7
8th Separate Special Purpose Regiment operators eliminate three occupiers, seize their weapons: "Surrender, you bitches, f#ck!". VIDEO In the Lyman direction in Donetsk region, Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) have successfully eliminated a Russian sabotage-and-reconnaissance group. 4 950 4 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Ukrainian ground drone guns down Russian FPV "sleeper drone" lying in wait on road. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders continue to demonstrate innovative approaches to countering Russian sabotage ambushes. On the front line, an effective operation by a Ukrainian ground drone equipped with a machine gun was recorded, during which it detected and destroyed a Russian FPV sleeper drone. 10 462 5 Previously in trend: Unmanned technologies
Five occupiers down: fighters of 425th SAR "Skelia" clear private buildings in Pokrovsk. VIDEO Soldiers of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skelia" continue to clear Pokrovsk of Russian invaders. 4 120 7 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Tankers of 5th Assault Brigade destroyed group of occupiers in building with accurate shots. VIDEO On the front line, tank crews from the AFU's 5th Separate Assault Brigade carried out a successful operation, destroying a group of Russian assault troops who were preparing to attack. 6 578 3 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Enemy BTR-82A and six soldiers taken out: 33rd SMB repels assault near Volodymyrivka. VIDEO Ukrainian troops have stopped a Russian attempt to break through near Volodymyrivka in Donetsk region. 3 199 1 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Five occupiers surrender to soldiers of 5th SAB. VIDEO Units of the 2nd Battalion of the 5th Separate Assault Brigade successfully conducted assault operations in one of the frontline areas. 3 551 2 Previously in trend: captured occupiers
Dirty, exhausted, but happy: three Ukrainian soldiers returned from position they had been holding for 75 days. VIDEO A video has been published online showing three soldiers of the 24th separate assault battalion 'Aidar'. 15 731 40
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