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In a recent video from the front lines of the conflict in Ukraine, the profound challenges faced by soldiers in the face of evolving technology and increasingly innovative methods of warfare are strikingly evident.
Shared on the Telegram account of Serhii Sternenko, a Ukrainian social activist and lawyer, the video depicts a Ukrainian drone engaged in a relentless pursuit of a Russian soldier. The footage seamlessly combines feeds from two drones, offering both a close-up view of the chase and a broader panoramic perspective.
The pursued soldier, fully aware of the drone tailing him, navigates a landscape scarred by artillery craters and other signs of explosive encounters. He weaves through trees, attempting to shake off his mechanical pursuer. At one point, he even resorts to using a pistol in an unsuccessful attempt to bring down the drone.
As the video reaches its conclusion, the soldier seeks refuge beneath some foliage. Yet, the view from the second drone reveals that the first-person view (FPV) drone operator still maintains a clear line of sight. Ultimately, the operator locates the target, and the drone detonates, leading to the soldier’s demise.
Accompanying the video, Sternenko commented, “Russians should not underestimate the persistence of Ukrainian drones – their escape will only lead to exhaustion. This video is a masterpiece. The Signum unit of the 93rd brigade identified a Russian officer and pursued him using an FPV drone.
he occupant attempted to evade capture, hid, and even feigned death. However, none of these tactics could save him, as he was eventually eliminated.”
The video was shared on Reddit, where numerous commenters emphasized the fear and anxiety that drones must evoke in soldiers on the Ukrainian battleground. One individual expressed, “This is a new level of battlefield terror. It’s hard to imagine the sheer terror of being pursued by a relentless drone.” Another commenter added, “This is truly the stuff of nightmares. Your final moments extend for agonizing minutes, and throughout that time, you are gripped by sheer terror.”
While the exact time and location of the footage remain unclear, Ukraine has recently achieved significant success with drones, particularly in its efforts to repel Russia’s ongoing, albeit unsuccessful, campaign to capture the Ukrainian town of Avdiivka.
Civilian drones, converted by volunteers to carry and deploy explosives, have, in the past week, proven highly effective against Russian tanks and armored personnel carriers, achieving what might be the most substantial number of confirmed eliminations of Russian military equipment since the start of the conflict in Ukraine. The count stands at 428 pieces of Russian army heavy equipment, including 75 tanks, 88 infantry fighting vehicles and armored personnel carriers, and 163 artillery pieces that have been disabled, burnt, or otherwise rendered inoperative by these modified non-military drones.
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https://www.kyivpost.com/post/22851