Ukrainian Drones Drop Bombs On Russian Soldiers Running And Hiding In Donetsk Trenches

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

The footage begins by showing a Russian soldier running for cover, hurrying into a dugout in a trench before a Ukrainian drone drops a bomb on top of it.

Another Russian soldier can then be seen crouching in a trench before another bomb is dropped right next to him. He appears injured but makes his way along the trench as a second bomb is dropped on him before he appears to fall over.

The footage shows a third bomb being dropped into the trench, causing smoke to rise into the air.

A final bomb can be seen being dropped into another section of trench before the footage ends.

The images were obtained from the 30th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Konstantin Ostrozky on Monday, 28th November, along with a statement saying: "How we forced the occupiers to make a 'gesture of goodwill'.

"The Russians often justify their shameful retreats with a kind of 'gesture of goodwill'. How does this actually happen? Watch the video from the 30th Separate Mechanized Brigade's drones."

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The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February and 29th November, Russia had lost about 88,380 personnel, 2,911 tanks, 5,866 armoured combat vehicles, 1,901 artillery units, 395 multiple launch rocket systems, 209 air defence systems, 280 warplanes, 261 helicopters, 1,555 drones, 531 cruise missiles, 16 warships, 4,423 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.

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