‘Russia kaput!’: Ukraine brigade eyes victory as enemy retreats from Kherson
by Luke Harding near Snihurivka. Pictures by Jelle Kr from World news | The Guardian on (#65MX8)
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On the edge of a copse, Danilo and two fellow soldiers stared intently at a screen. On it was a live video feed from a drone. It's quite simple to use. We put the drone up, call in an artillery strike and see where it lands. Then we adjust the position," said Danilo, a member of Ukraine's 63rd Mechanised Brigade.
The drone offered a panoramic view of the city of Snihurivka, occupied since spring by Russian troops. There wis an industrial estate, buildings, and a grain silo, used by the enemy as a lookout point. The latest attack missed its target. We were 300 metres off," said Danilo, pointing to the feed that showed a puff of grey smoke.
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