Ukraine War Videos & Frontline Reports – Page 7

A BM-27 Uragan multiple rocket launcher system was struck by an FP-2 kamikaze drone near the settlement of Zelenyi Hai in Donetsk Oblast, resulting in a large secondary detonation of the onboard ammunition. The footage shows the aftermath of the impact and the subsequent explosion of the rocket payload. The operation is attributed to operators of the 1st Separate UAV Center of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The material documents the engagement and the resulting destruction of the artillery system in the operational area.

Archive first-person footage recorded during the repulsion of a Russian assault in the Serebrianskyi Forest area of Luhansk Oblast. The video was captured from the perspective of an infantry soldier identified as “Ares” from the “Charlie” company of the 2nd International Defense of Ukraine Legion, dated approximately spring 2024. It documents close-range combat conditions in a forested operational environment, showing infantry engagement during an attempted offensive and subsequent defensive actions within the sector. The material is presented as archival battlefield footage without additional context beyond the recorded events and location reference.

Drone footage from Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region shows widespread destruction across the city. Located around 20 kilometers from Kramatorsk, the area contains heavily damaged residential buildings, destroyed kindergartens, schools, medical facilities, and a damaged church. The footage documents the scale of urban destruction visible throughout multiple districts of the city.

The HIMERA unmanned aerial systems unit, part of the Timur Special Unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR MO), continues UAV operations in the Zaporizhzhia region targeting Russian military positions. Operations are conducted across various terrain types including basements, forest belts, and abandoned buildings, focusing on continuous detection and engagement of enemy personnel and equipment.

The German company Helsing has demonstrated the launch of its HX-2 drone from a high-speed landing craft. In April, the Ukrainian “Inquisition” UAV unit of the 59th Separate Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces first reported operational use of HX-2 drones in strikes against Russian forces. The demonstration highlights potential integration of such systems with maritime platforms for future deployment concepts.

A compilation of FPV drone strikes showing Ukrainian FPV drones targeting and destroying vehicles carrying Russian military personnel.

An unnamed participant in Ukraine’s Brave1 initiative has developed a compact AI-powered turret capable of independently detecting, tracking, calculating flight paths, and neutralizing drones — including FPV drones. The operator’s role is limited to authorizing the strike. The 20th K-2 Brigade became the first unit to use the turret in real combat conditions. More than 10 different units have already received the system for battlefield testing. The development highlights how technologies once associated mainly with advanced states and global defense giants are now being built in Ukraine by small local teams working with limited resources.

This footage shows Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jets carrying out airstrikes on positions used by Russian UAV operators in occupied Hola Prystan, Kherson region. The strike highlights Ukraine’s continued use of tactical aviation against enemy drone units and support positions in occupied territory.

Fighters of the 2nd Assault Battalion of the 33rd Assault Regiment repelled a Russian assault on their position. According to the released account, a five-man Russian assault group attempted to break through, but coordinated action by infantry, reconnaissance drone crews, and FPV operators stopped the attack. The result of the engagement was shaped by close coordination, effective command, and cooperation with adjacent units. The entire Russian assault group was eliminated, while all Ukrainian personnel survived.

According to the released account, fighters of Ukraine’s 225th Separate Assault Regiment counterattacked and regained positions previously held by Russian forces. Shortly afterward, their position was targeted by an FPV drone and a munition reportedly carrying an unknown toxic substance. The soldiers managed to leave the dugout in time and move to another position. The incident was documented, and the available evidence has reportedly been handed over to the relevant authorities for inclusion in investigations into alleged Russian war crimes.