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Ukrainian pilots eliminate Russian soldiers sneaking up on their positions

Ukrainian pilots eliminate Russian soldiers sneaking up on their positions Photo: Signum pilots destroyed the invaders (Getty Images)

In the Lyman sector, Russian forces are trying to change their tactics. The troops have reduced the use of equipment and are now advancing on foot, according to a video published on the channel of the Signum battalion of the 53rd Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Volodymyr Monomakh.

The Signum battalion released a new video of combat operations filmed in the Lyman sector. Ukrainian pilots continue to destroy the occupiers who, having lost their equipment, are now moving on foot or in small groups.

"The enemy is changing tactics — there is less equipment, and the occupiers are moving on foot. But this road is one-way," the soldiers noted.

The first to come under fire were two invaders riding a Desertcross 1000-3 quad bike. When they spotted a Ukrainian drone, they abandoned their vehicle and tried to flee.

One of them even opened fire, but fate was faster — the drone instantly took both down.

The next pair of enemies attempted to crawl toward Ukrainian positions. Fear and panic betrayed them — one got tangled up, the other froze, and the Signum pilot acted swiftly and precisely.

The video ends with the elimination of an occupier hiding between barrels of a freight train. Despite all attempts to remain unseen, the drone spotted him and ended the story.

"No one escapes once we've spotted them. We saw him — and that was his last encounter," the defenders said.

Russian losses

Ukrainian troops continue to inflict significant losses on Russian forces in manpower and equipment, actively weakening the enemy’s offensive potential behind the front lines.

Russia's losses over the past 24 hours amounted to 900 troops.