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The 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade, named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave, plays a critical role in the defense of Ukraine. In the Lyman sector, operators have successfully intercepted Russian UAVs, showcasing their expert FPV drone skills. Their professionalism ensures quick deployment and effective coverage for Ukrainian forces. Ground robot operators have notable achievements, completing complex evacuation missions, thus ensuring the safety of wounded soldiers. Moreover, the brigade has shown dexterity in logistics and strategic operations, consistently hindering Russian advancements. These efforts underline the brigade’s capability and steadfast determination in maintaining defense lines.

What are the main operations of the 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade?

The 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade primarily focuses on intercepting enemy drones, executing rescue missions, and disrupting Russian logistical operations in the Lyman sector. These operations ensure the safety of Ukrainian troops and provide strategic support in the region.

How does the 66th Brigade utilize drones in combat?

The brigade employs FPV drones to intercept Russian UAVs, cover troop movements, and conduct precise strikes. These unmanned aerial vehicles aid in tactical operations and contribute significantly to disrupting enemy advancements, making drones a crucial element of their strategy.

What notable achievements does the brigade have in the Lyman direction?

In the Lyman direction, the 66th Brigade has achieved significant success by intercepting drones, executing successful evacuations, and halting Russian infantry assaults. Their efforts have resulted in the elimination of over 25,000 enemy troops since 2022, exemplifying their combat effectiveness.

How does the brigade manage evacuation missions?

The brigade utilizes ground-based robotic systems proficiently for evacuation missions. Such missions have seen the successful rescue of wounded troops under combat conditions, showcasing the brigade's resourcefulness and dedication to preserving lives amid conflict.

How have brigade's operations influenced Russian strategies?

The brigade’s effective disruption of Russian logistics and strategic operations has significantly complicated enemy efforts, forcing them to rethink tactics around the Lyman sector. The consistent pressure applied by brigade operations has led to critical logistical challenges for Russian forces.

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Invader is slowly burning to death whilst trying in vain to escape from dugout engulfed in flames. VIDEO 18+ Invader is slowly burning to death whilst trying in vain to escape from dugout engulfed in flames. VIDEO 18+ A video has been published online showing the death of a Russian occupier who was trapped in a burning dugout following an attack by Ukrainian soldiers. 8 402 27 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

66th Separate Mechanized Brigade operators eliminate group of three occupier scouts with bomber and FPV drone. VIDEO 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade operators eliminate group of three occupier scouts with bomber and FPV drone. VIDEO A group of three Russian soldiers attempted to approach the forward edge of the battlefield in the area of responsibility of the 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade, named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave. 3 098 1 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

UGV operator of "Asgard" crew dodged Russian FPV drone a split second before strike and saved robotic complex. VIDEO UGV operator of "Asgard" crew dodged Russian FPV drone a split second before strike and saved robotic complex. VIDEO An operator of the ground-based robotic system from "Asgard" crew belonging to the 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade named after Prince Mstislav the Brave saved the UGV from a Russian FPV drone while carrying out a combat mission. 5 314 26 Previously in trend: Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs

FPV drone operators of 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade intercept Russian UAVs flying to attack Ukrainian soldiers. VIDEO FPV drone operators of 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade intercept Russian UAVs flying to attack Ukrainian soldiers. VIDEO In the Lyman sector, FPV drone operators from the 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade carried out a successful operation to cover Ukrainian troops, intercepting Russian drones that were heading to attack positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 1 804 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones

Operators of ground robots from 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade successfully carried out two evacuation missions and rescued four wounded Ukrainian soldiers. VIDEO Operators of ground robots from 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade successfully carried out two evacuation missions and rescued four wounded Ukrainian soldiers. VIDEO The crews of ground-based robotic systems from the unmanned systems company of the 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade named after Prince Mstislav the Brave evacuated four wounded Ukrainian soldiers in a single day. 1 503 3 Previously in trend: Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs Evacuation of the wounded

Fireflies Battalion fighters destroy UGV carrying ammunition: "Enemy UGV left nothing but crater". VIDEO Fireflies Battalion fighters destroy UGV carrying ammunition: "Enemy UGV left nothing but crater". VIDEO Soldiers of the Fireflies 3rd Mechanized Battalion detected an enemy unmanned ground vehicle carrying ammunition while patrolling their area of responsibility in the Lyman direction. 3 402 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Hostilities in Lyman sector Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs

Occupier hid in destroyed IFV but was roasted inside vehicle by drones of 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade. VIDEO Occupier hid in destroyed IFV but was roasted inside vehicle by drones of 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade. VIDEO Pilots of the 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade, named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave, eliminated an occupier who tried to hide in a destroyed Russian IFV. 5 232 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Pilots of 66th Mechanised Brigade destroyed 12 motorcycles, cars and quad bike belonging to occupiers in Lyman direction. VIDEO Pilots of 66th Mechanised Brigade destroyed 12 motorcycles, cars and quad bike belonging to occupiers in Lyman direction. VIDEO Drone operators from the 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade named after Prince Mstislav the Brave have struck Russian logistics vehicles in the Lyman sector. 2 004 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Hostilities in Lyman sector

Drone operators of 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade take out 6 Russian "mules" as they try to carry ammunition. VIDEO Drone operators of 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade take out 6 Russian "mules" as they try to carry ammunition. VIDEO Drone operators of the 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave are actively destroying enemy logistics at the forward edge of the line of contact. 4 349 5 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Troops of 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade are eliminating Russian infantry with dense kill zone while it is still approaching the forward edge of positions. VIDEO Troops of 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade are eliminating Russian infantry with dense kill zone while it is still approaching the forward edge of positions. VIDEO In the Lyman direction, the elimination of Russian infantry is ongoing in the area of responsibility of the 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave. 4 022 1 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Hostilities in Lyman sector Drone operators

Rubles spilled out of occupier after strike by Ukrainian drone. VIDEO Rubles spilled out of occupier after strike by Ukrainian drone. VIDEO Soldiers from the tank battalion of the 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade named after Prince Mstislav the Brave have clearly demonstrated what the only real motivation is for the Russian occupiers in the war against Ukraine. This is reported by Censor.NET. 11 569 50 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Russian troops are facing critical logistical problems due to operation of Ukrainian drones, - 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade. VIDEO Russian troops are facing critical logistical problems due to operation of Ukrainian drones, - 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade. VIDEO A critical deterioration in the logistics of Russian forces has been observed in the area of responsibility of the 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade named after Prince Mstislav the Brave. 3 655 7 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Drone operators Strikes on Russian logistics

Since September 2022, soldiers of 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade have eliminated over 25,000 occupiers in their area of responsibility. VIDEO Since September 2022, soldiers of 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade have eliminated over 25,000 occupiers in their area of responsibility. VIDEO Units of the 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave have eliminated over 25,000 Russian troops whilst carrying out operations in the Lyman sector. 1 753 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Hostilities in Lyman sector Drone operators Repelling assault

Enemy assault group eliminated in 10 minutes: combat operations by soldiers of 66th SMB. VIDEO Enemy assault group eliminated in 10 minutes: combat operations by soldiers of 66th SMB. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders from the 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade struck a group of three invaders as the enemy advanced towards the Defence Forces’ positions. 7 060 9 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers Drone operators

Professional manoeuvre by operator of 66th SMB’s UGV saved system from being hit by enemy FPV drone. VIDEO Professional manoeuvre by operator of 66th SMB’s UGV saved system from being hit by enemy FPV drone. VIDEO In the Lyman sector, Russian forces are attempting to disrupt the logistics of Ukrainian units, in particular by attacking ground-based robotic systems. 4 578 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones Hostilities in Lyman sector Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs

Pilots of 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade strike hideout with occupiers inside using drones. VIDEO Pilots of 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade strike hideout with occupiers inside using drones. VIDEO In the Lyman direction, the enemy tried to find a safe location to mass its forces and build up its presence near the front line. 2 592 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Hostilities in Lyman sector Drone operators

Failure of Russia’s large-scale assault in Lyman direction: combat work of fighters of 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade. VIDEO Failure of Russia’s large-scale assault in Lyman direction: combat work of fighters of 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade. VIDEO A large-scale assault by Russian forces in the Lyman direction ended in complete failure. 5 467 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Hostilities in Lyman sector Drone operators Repelling assault

Massive assault failed: 20 enemy vehicles and half hundred occupiers destroyed near Lyman. VIDEO Massive assault failed: 20 enemy vehicles and half hundred occupiers destroyed near Lyman. VIDEO The Ukrainian Defence Forces have repelled a large-scale offensive by Russian invaders in the Lyman sector. As a result of coordinated actions by several units, the enemy suffered significant losses in personnel and armoured vehicles. 15 303 13 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

After two drone strikes by 66th SMB, occupier shot himself in the head. VIDEO After two drone strikes by 66th SMB, occupier shot himself in the head. VIDEO Drone operators from the 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade (SMB) have released a video showing the occupier's self-destruction in one of the directions. 3 643 9 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Suicidal occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Occupiers’ suicide on battlefield

Six occupiers down: combat work by drone operators of 66th SMB in Lyman direction. VIDEO 18+ Six occupiers down: combat work by drone operators of 66th SMB in Lyman direction. VIDEO 18+ The drone operators of the 66th SMB named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave killed at least six occupiers in the Lyman sector. 3 364 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

Intense drone war raging in Lyman direction: numerous enemy ambushes have been recorded on Izium-Sloviansk highway, - 66th SMB Intense drone war raging in Lyman direction: numerous enemy ambushes have been recorded on Izium-Sloviansk highway, - 66th SMB In the Lyman direction, Ukrainian UAVs are destroying enemy equipment in the rear, while the Russians are increasingly using ground robotic complexes. 1 510 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

Armed Forces of Ukraine stop and kill Russian assault group on motorcycles. VIDEO Armed Forces of Ukraine stop and kill Russian assault group on motorcycles. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers from the 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave destroyed a group of Russian soldiers who attempted to assault Ukrainian positions on motorcycles. 5 020 17 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Fighters of 66th SMB eliminated regiment of occupiers in Lyman sector. VIDEO Fighters of 66th SMB eliminated regiment of occupiers in Lyman sector. VIDEO Summer campaign in the Lyman sector: fighters of the 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade (SMB) named after Prince Mykhailo Khorobryi released footage showing the elimination of an entire regiment of Russian troops. According to the brigade’s social media posts, since the beginning of summer... 4 710 10 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

66th SMB soldiers carry out precision kamikaze drone strikes on Russian infantry in Lyman direction. VIDEO 66th SMB soldiers carry out precision kamikaze drone strikes on Russian infantry in Lyman direction. VIDEO Russian command in the Lyman direction displays extreme brutality toward its own troops. Occupation forces are literally pushed into death fields where hundreds of their predecessors’ bodies remain forever. 2 754 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Soldiers of 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade attacked motorcycle with occupier while it was moving in Lyman direction. VIDEO Soldiers of 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade attacked motorcycle with occupier while it was moving in Lyman direction. VIDEO Soldiers of the 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave stopped the assault of Russian invaders in the Lyman direction. 3 618 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Russian invader takes groin hit from 66th SMB fighters. VIDEO Russian invader takes groin hit from 66th SMB fighters. VIDEO Soldiers of the 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade (SMB) named after Mstyslav the Brave eliminated an assault group of seven occupiers attempting to establish a foothold in a tree line by delivering a combined strike with mortars and drones. 7 130 16 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Ukrainian operators lured Russian assault troops into trap set by fighters of 66th SMB in Lyman direction. VIDEO Ukrainian operators lured Russian assault troops into trap set by fighters of 66th SMB in Lyman direction. VIDEO In the Lyman direction, Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle operators lured Russian assault troops directly into the trap set by the soldiers of the 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade of Prince Mstyslav the Brave. 7 326 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front

66th Brigade artillery strike hits occupiers’ infantry concentration in Lyman direction. VIDEO 66th Brigade artillery strike hits occupiers’ infantry concentration in Lyman direction. VIDEO Artillerymen of the 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave carried out a strike on a concentration of enemy infantry in the Lyman direction. 5 713 3 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Soldiers of 66th SMB repel enemy in Lyman direction: "Number of Russians is extremely high. Every day we record up to 250 occupiers". VIDEO Soldiers of 66th SMB repel enemy in Lyman direction: "Number of Russians is extremely high. Every day we record up to 250 occupiers". VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers from the 66th SMB named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave have posted a video showing fragments of the combat work of the brigade's drone operators in the Lyman sector. 5 034 5 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

Enemy uses "Easter truce" to prepare for massive assault in Lyman direction - 66th SMB Enemy uses "Easter truce" to prepare for massive assault in Lyman direction - 66th SMB Currently, the operational situation in the Lyman direction is complicated. The enemy violated the ceasefire during the so-called "Easter truce" declared by dictator Vladimir Putin, and after the nominal end of April 21, launched a massive infantry offensive. 1 968 12 Previously in trend: Putin announced Easter truce

Enemy arranges routes for heavy equipment, using "Easter truce" - 66th Brigade. PHOTOS Enemy arranges routes for heavy equipment, using "Easter truce" - 66th Brigade. PHOTOS Russian troops are using the so-called Easter truce to build a passage through water obstacles. 5 903 20 Previously in trend: Easter Truce

Situation in Lyman sector is deteriorating. There are 10 Russian infantrymen for every one of ours - 66th SMB Situation in Lyman sector is deteriorating. There are 10 Russian infantrymen for every one of ours - 66th SMB Over the past month, the situation in the Lyman sector has deteriorated. The occupiers are sending large numbers of infantry into the battle. 2 804 44 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

Soldiers of 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade destroy enemy assault groups on outskirts of our positions in Lyman direction. VIDEO Soldiers of 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade destroy enemy assault groups on outskirts of our positions in Lyman direction. VIDEO The enemy is trying to put pressure on the Lyman direction. Russian troops conduct a series of attacks from time to time. The hottest spots are in the area of responsibility of the 66th separate mechanised brigade named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave. 4 634 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Russian BMP-3 with airborne troops, moving towards positions of 66th SMB, is burning on road. VIDEO Russian BMP-3 with airborne troops, moving towards positions of 66th SMB, is burning on road. VIDEO Soldiers of the 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade (SMB) named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave destroyed an enemy BMP-3 with airborne troops during an attempted assault on Ukrainian positions in the Lyman direction. 7 705 6 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Soldiers of 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade stop enemy assault and eliminate group of occupants in Lyman sector. VIDEO Soldiers of 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade stop enemy assault and eliminate group of occupants in Lyman sector. VIDEO The soldiers of the 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade, named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave, eliminated the occupants who were storming the positions of the Defence Forces in the Lyman sector. 6 261 4 Previously in trend: War

Occupier shoots his henchman with machine gun. VIDEO Occupier shoots his henchman with machine gun. VIDEO The drone operators of the 66th Brigade named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave filmed one occupier shooting at another with small arms. 14 292 23 Previously in trend: War

Attack on group of enemy infantry with "Stugna-P" ATGM by fighters of 66th SMB in Donetsk region. VIDEO Attack on group of enemy infantry with "Stugna-P" ATGM by fighters of 66th SMB in Donetsk region. VIDEO Soldiers of the 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave attacked an enemy infantry group in the Donetsk region with Stugna-P ATGMs. 12 217 18 Previously in trend: War

Soldiers of 66th SMB destroy enemy armored vehicle with two UAVs. VIDEO Soldiers of 66th SMB destroy enemy armored vehicle with two UAVs. VIDEO UAV operators of the 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave destroyed an enemy armoured vehicle. 3 278 1 Previously in trend: War

Soldiers of 66th SMB eliminate at least six Russian assaultmen. VIDEO Soldiers of 66th SMB eliminate at least six Russian assaultmen. VIDEO Soldiers of the 1st Armored Battalion of the 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave eliminated a group of Russian assaultmen. 5 458 3 Previously in trend: War

Charred bodies of Russian invaders lie in field in Luhansk region. VIDEO Charred bodies of Russian invaders lie in field in Luhansk region. VIDEO Soldiers of the 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave filmed the bodies of Russian invaders scattered across the field in the Luhansk region. Every day, the soldiers of the 66th Mechanised Brigade repel heavy assaults, destroying enemy infantry. 14 734 51 Previously in trend: War

Convoy of enemy vehicles attempting to make breakthrough in Kharkiv region is utterly defeated. VIDEO Convoy of enemy vehicles attempting to make breakthrough in Kharkiv region is utterly defeated. VIDEO The forces of the Third Assault Brigade and the adjacent 66th SMB and 77th AAB destroyed the enemy’s tortoise tanks and IFV-2s. This is a convoy that was trying to make a breakthrough in the Kharkiv region. 31 972 19

Soldiers of 66th Brigade detected and destroyed Russian ATGM. VIDEO Soldiers of 66th Brigade detected and destroyed Russian ATGM. VIDEO Soldiers of the 66th separate mechanized brigade destroyed an enemy anti-tank guided missile 5 714 1 Previously in trend: War

Soldiers of 66th Brigade eliminated enemy manpower. VIDEO Soldiers of 66th Brigade eliminated enemy manpower. VIDEO The soldiers of the 66th separate mechanised brigade named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave used ATGMs to eliminate the enemy’s manpower. 11 078 7 Previously in trend: War

Fighters of 66th SMB destroyed enemy T-90M tank in Luhansk region. VIDEO Fighters of 66th SMB destroyed enemy T-90M tank in Luhansk region. VIDEO Soldiers of the 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Mstislav the Brave destroyed a Russian T-90M tank, the value of which is estimated at five million dollars, in the Luhansk region. This is one of the most modern military vehicles used by Russia during the invasion of Ukraine. 8 081 18 Previously in trend: War

Russian T-90M "Proryv" explodes and instantly detonates from anti-tank missile of 66th Brigade of Armed Forces of Ukraine. VIDEO Russian T-90M "Proryv" explodes and instantly detonates from anti-tank missile of 66th Brigade of Armed Forces of Ukraine. VIDEO A video of the destruction of a Russian T-90M "Proryv" tank by soldiers of the 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade has been posted online. 32 723 96 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Destruction of Russian tank from Ukrainian Stugna-P ATGM. VIDEO Destruction of Russian tank from Ukrainian Stugna-P ATGM. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers destroyed a Russian tank using the Ukrainian anti-tank system Stugna-P. 8 034 4 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian military destroyed Russian ammunition in Lyman direction. VIDEO Ukrainian military destroyed Russian ammunition in Lyman direction. VIDEO Ukrainian artillerymen of the 66th separate mechanized brigade together with scouts of the 88th separate marine battalion destroyed the occupants’ ammunition in the Lyman sector. 5 147 0 Previously in trend: War

Fighters of 66th SMB destroyed three tanks and IFV of occupiers. VIDEO Fighters of 66th SMB destroyed three tanks and IFV of occupiers. VIDEO The soldiers of the 66th separate mechanized brigade from the Stugna-P unit destroyed 3 enemy tanks and an infantry fighting vehicle. 7 418 5 Previously in trend: War