On February 27 I posted a Ukrainian-sourced video of a Russian attack on Novomykhaylovka. There are a few villages of that name, and I assumed it was in Zaporizhia, but the source for this video states that the engagement occurred in Donetsk. We do not normally post aftermath footage, but this was a rare opportunity for a battle damage assessment of a battle recently posted on the site. In the previous video, the Russian assault begins to falter when a vehicle explodes. I stated that I was not sure of the cause, but here we can see mines clearly visible, and so they are likely the culprits. With a vehicle disabled, the Russian column ground to a halt, and became an easy target for 155mm DPICM. We can see the effects on the Russian armor, including one BMP flipped on its side and the obligatory tank turret laying on the ground. FPV drones picked off the surviving vehicles and infantry, some of whom can be seen laying next to their disabled mounts.

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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.