This combination of drone and thermal scope footage, supplied by the intelligence element of Ukraine’s Azov Brigade, shows a recent raid on a Russian position behind their lines. The thermal camera captures every detail of Russians being shot at extremely close ranges, and therefore viewer discretion is very highly advised.

The video shows several Russian soldiers being shot with suppressed weapons, many of whom are already downed. 48 seconds in, a Russian is ordered to 'get the fuck out', presumably to be taken prisoner, but he refuses and is shot. At 01:41 a particularly visceral and vicious headshot takes place, at such a range that the Russian soldier’s head simply ceases to exist. At 02:03, another soldier is seen arming a grenade, at which point he, too, is shot.

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Cole Simms

Cole Simms is an Air Guardsman, NASA enthusiast, police officer, and security contractor with particular experience in austere environments. Outside of work, he volunteers as a Stop The Bleed instructor for area schools. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and blends his knowledge and experience to write analysis for Funker530.

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