Ukrainian Drones Drop Bombs On Russian Soldiers In Donetsk As They Try To Run And Hide

These images show Ukrainian drones dropping bombs on Russian soldiers as they try to run and hide in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine.Show more

The footage begins by showing a drone dropping a bomb in a forested area as at least two Russian soldiers scramble down a dirt path away from the area.

The images then show a Russian soldier standing by a farmhouse as a Ukrainian drone drops a bomb on him. He also runs the safety, falling over as he goes, before finding refuge behind a wall as the drone bomb explodes.

A group of Russian soldiers is then seen lying in a field by what appears to be a railway line as a drone bomb is dropped on them. They can be seen scrambling out of the way on their stomachs but the bomb does not appear to detonate.

A Russian soldier, also apparently next to a railway line, is then hit by a drone bomb that explodes right on top of him.

Still by a railway line, a final Russian soldier is targeted by the Ukrainian drone, but the bomb does not appear to explode either.

The images were obtained from the 30th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Konstantin Ostrozky of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Sunday, 27th of November along with a statement saying: "How was this day for the occupiers? 'Fun'!"

They also indicated that the images were filmed near Bakhmut.

The images were also relayed by the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Monday, 28th November.

Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February in what the Kremlin is still calling a "special military operation". Today marks the 278th day of the war.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February and 28th November, Russia had lost about 87,900 personnel, 2,908 tanks, 5,861 armoured combat vehicles, 1,899 artillery units, 395 multiple launch rocket systems, 209 air defence systems, 278 warplanes, 261 helicopters, 1,555 drones, 531 cruise missiles, 16 warships, 4,416 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 163 units of special equipment.

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

Petro Kotin, the head of Energoatom, the Ukrainian state nuclear power plant operator, has said that there are signs that the Russian forces could be preparing to abandon the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Kotin said: “In recent weeks we are effectively receiving information that signs have appeared that they are possibly preparing to leave.”

He added: “One gets the impression they’re packing their bags and stealing everything they can.”

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia is planning to launch fresh missile attacks.

Zelensky said on Sunday evening: “We understand that terrorists are preparing new strikes. We know that for sure. And as long as they have missiles, they won’t stop, unfortunately.”

Hundreds of Ukrainians have reportedly left the city of Kherson in southern Ukraine after Russian shelling intensified on Sunday.

Evacuations from the city began last week amid fears that there was a lack of electricity, water and heating.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is reportedly set to promise to maintain or increase military aid to Ukraine in 2023, according to an extract from a speech he is set to give today.

The Prime Minister will reportedly say: “We will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes. We will maintain or increase our military aid next year. And we will provide new support for air defence.”

The authorities in Ukraine are slowly restoring power across the country, but millions are still said to be doing without heat or electricity after Russia’s heaviest missile strikes so far in the war.

Zelensky said: “We have been restoring electricity generation and supply day after day.”

He added: “As of today, in most regions of the country, only stabilisation schedules of shutdowns are in effect.”

The Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom has said that Russia is currently hitting Ukraine with ageing cruise missiles that have been stripped of their nuclear warheads because Russia’s stocks are so depleted.

The UK MoD added that the move by the Russian side was “unlikely to achieve reliable effects”.