This footage, provided by the Ukrainian 47th Mechanized Brigade’s Strike Drone Company, shows a female Russian soldier being hit by an exploding drone. When other Russians come to her aid, the group of them are hit by a second drone. In essence, the Ukrainians turn her into bait for the second strike. It is reminiscent of the baiting done by snipers in wars past. Viewer discretion is advised.

The first drone explodes at 0:19, presumably striking her with a barrage of shrapnel. Adrenaline appears to help her move a short distance away before giving in, and help arrives (video sped up by source). The observing drone watches impassively as two other Russians render aid to the casualty. It appears that the soldier at the bottom of frame spots another drone and opens fire on it, oblivious to the one just above them. At 01:44, they attempt to flee as another kamikaze drone buzzes in. Too slow, they are all caught in its blast.

Then, all three are still. The dead below and the drone above all stare with eyes unblinking.

 

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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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