Vigilante Groups Rally for Ukraine's Defense: Suicide Squads at Work
In the heart of the conflict zone, just five days ago, a Russian soldier on a motorcycle breached a Ukrainian dugout, prompting a swift response from the troops. The intruder was met with gunfire at point-blank range.
Amidst the chaos, a Ukrainian drone operator named Bohdan was conducting FPV bombing missions. As the Russians launched a meatgrinder-style assault, sending waves of infantry on foot across open fields in an attempt to breach Ukrainian positions, Bohdan's skills were put to the test.
The battlefield, a deadly kill zone for both Russian and Ukrainian troops, is particularly dangerous within a 10-15km (6-10 mile) zone near the zero line. The Ukrainian troops are constantly under artillery bombardment and launch periodic storm assaults throughout the night. Artillery explosions ignite the fields, and smoke engulfs the drone feed, making it difficult to maintain a clear view.
Bohdan's drones, loaded with fresh First-Person View (FPV) equipment and explosives, are a critical asset in this challenging environment. He manages to hit two Russian soldiers during the operation. However, the threat from Russian drones under the cover of night remains significant.
The nearby village is at risk of falling into Russian hands, requiring a potential new offensive from Ukrainian troops. If Ukraine had access to more artillery, it wouldn't have relied as much on drones, according to Bohdan.
The route to the position is a rough dirt track, and the truck moves fast over the broken path, sending the passengers' helmets bouncing against the ceiling. The driver warns to leave gear and run for cover under a tree if the truck stops for any reason, as any mistake could result in being spotted and hit by enemy drones.
The trucks are equipped with electronic warfare systems and added improvised armor to protect against enemy drones. A reconnaissance unit's Mavic drone spots a badly camouflaged enemy Starlink terminal, likely used by a Russian drone unit, and Bohdan destroys it.
By early afternoon, Bohdan has already killed and wounded several Russian infantrymen. The command center loses visual due to possible enemy jamming, adding another layer of complexity to the operation.
Russian soldiers are conducting kamikaze-style assaults on motorbikes in the Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts, backed by drones overhead and characterized by close-contact infantry fighting, relentless rounds of drone fire, and suicidal assaults.
This article was written by David Kirichenko, a freelance journalist and Associate Research Fellow at the Henry Jackson Society. However, there is no information in the provided search results about who Bohdan is or which unit or units he belongs to.
Ukrainian troops are constantly testing their endurance and ingenuity against an enemy that shows little regard for its own troops. Despite the challenges, they continue to fight, demonstrating resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
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