'Invisible mode failed': Ukrainian drones turn Russian stealth moves into deadly mistakes (video)
Photo: Spartan brigade destroys dozens of Russians in the Pokrovsk direction (Getty Images)
Russian forces are trying to advance toward Ukrainian positions alone or in small groups, using camouflage, night cloaks, and motorcycles in the Pokrovsk direction. However, this does not protect them from Ukrainian drones, reports the 3rd Operational Assignment Spartan Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine.
The military said Russian troops attempt to approach Ukrainian positions one or two at a time, believing they can move undetected.
"The enemy thinks they are activating 'invisible mode' and try to move toward our positions one or two at a time," the Spartan brigade explained.
According to them, during the day, Russian forces move in green camouflage. At night, they use anti-thermal cloaks. Around the clock, they try to infiltrate between Ukrainian positions on motorcycles.
The brigade noted that for Russian soldiers, being spotted by UAV operators from the 3rd Operational Assignment Spartan Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine usually means a one-way trip.
"For them, ending up in the sight of Spartan UAV operators always means a one-way trip," the statement said.
Frontline situation
Over the past 24 hours, from August 15 to 16, Russian forces lost more than 1,000 soldiers in battles against Ukraine. In addition, the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed:
- 42 artillery systems;
- 137 vehicles;
- 152 drones.
Russian losses since the start of the full-scale invasion this summer have exceeded one million personnel.
As of 4:00 PM Kyiv time on August 16, the General Staff of Ukraine reported 68 clashes on the front since the start of the day.
