A Russian night infiltration attempt ends in disaster as the squad was easily identified with thermal capable drones which make any heat source, such as the human body, grow brightly in the video. The thermal drone was also armed with grenades. It drops several onto the Russian formation, making multiple hits.

Ukrainian troops were sent in the next morning to loot the Russian bodies for useable equipment and any intelligence such as maps or communication devices.

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