Footage from a Ukrainian drone reportedly shows a pair of Russian troops investigating an unknown item in their trench. According to pro Ukrainian accounts, the item was an improvised explosive device dropped into the fighting position by a drone.

One of the Russians can be seen poking and prodding at the device, which eventually explosives in his face. He is seriously wounded. His buddy escapes harm and moves in to assess the injuries before running off to get help.

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