A squad-sized column of Russian infantry learns why walking in column on a road in broad daylight is a bad idea. A soldier at the rear of the column dives into a ditch as an FPV drone pounces on his buddy. The three men at the head of the column continue on, and one fires futilely at a drone, which smacks him like a thunderbolt. The remaining two men cower in a ditch near their wounded comrade while a third drone strikes nearby. Since withdrawing from Avdiivka, Ukrainian troops have been trading space for time, attempting to attrit the enemy vanguard. The reckless nature of the Russian advance has aided their efforts and resulted in high Russian casualties.

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Cam

Cam served as an infantry officer in the Marine Corps, deploying to the Horn of Africa and participating in combat operations in Iraq. He currently works in the maritime industry and in the defense sector as an instructor of combined arms planning and operations. An avid sailor, Cam founded and directs Triumph Sailing, a nonprofit that supports veterans and first responders through adventure and fellowship on the water. Triumph Sailing is preparing for the 2024 season of sailing on Galveston Bay and in the Gulf of Mexico. You can support the mission and next year's sailing season at Tri-Sail.Org.