I do not have much information on this footage, other than that it is taken in or around Bakhmut. The video purports to show a drone/IDF combo targeting a Russian forward supply dump located in a tree line. Russian trucks appear to be offloading materiel and soldiers carry it into collection points concealed under the trees. The perspective shifts to a wider view, showing an IDF strike from artillery or perhaps HIMARS hitting one of the positions in the trees. The perspective zooms in to show a soldier limping from the explosion.

This video is significant for two reasons. First, it demonstrates the effective tactical employment of IDF assets against forward logistics hubs in order to erode the combat effectiveness of Russian formations. Shortages of ammunition, food, and equipment for Russian troops manning the main defensive belt have become dire of late, with units releasing videos appealing to the Russian MoD for assistance. These efforts are reducing the perceived advantages afforded by Russian manpower and allowing Ukraine to advance, albeit slowly. The second reason that I chose this video is the music. Kudos.

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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 its big yearly event, an offshore race in the Gulf of Mexico with an all veteran crew. You can support the mission at Tri-Sail.Org.