Ukrainian drone blows up Russian cannon truck mid-crossing, foiling plans (video)
Photo: A Ukrainian drone destroyed a Russian truck on a blown-up bridge (Getty Images)
Russian forces attempted to transport a cannon across a river on a destroyed bridge using a truck in the Northern-Slobozhanskyi direction. But a Ukrainian drone destroyed the vehicle while it was in motion, reports the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
"We ruined the enemy's plans," Ukrainian military officials said.
The General Staff noted that Russian forces continue to attempt operations in the Northern-Slobozhanskyi direction.
"This time, they tried to move a cannon on a truck across a river via a destroyed bridge. The result is shown in a video from the communications unit of the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade Magura," the General Staff added.
The video shows a Russian truck carrying a cannon trying to cross the damaged bridge. A Ukrainian drone strikes the vehicle precisely, destroying it on the bridge and completely foiling the enemy's attempt to move the weapon.
Frontline situation
Over the past 24 hours, from August 15 to 16, Russian troops suffered heavy losses in battles against Ukraine, more than 1,000 soldiers.
Since the start of this summer, total Russian losses have exceeded 1 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.
Earlier today, the 3rd Operational Assignment Spartan Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine said Russian forces are trying to advance toward Ukrainian positions in the Pokrovsk direction.
