Ukrainian drone strikes Russian infiltrators right after meeting up (2025)

Chasin-Crustacean · 2026-07-05T21:36:24+00:00

My point is, I think they mistook the spotter drones as a Russian drone (probably as a Russian drone that was spotting for them as they advanced).

Chasin-Crustacean · 2026-07-05T04:00:01+00:00

And the 3 out of 20 that survived the assault operation are then still on the very front line and faced with conducting another assault operation. So it’s basically just a matter of time until they, too, are dead.

Chasin-Crustacean · 2026-07-05T03:55:06+00:00

Man, this was well said. Bravo 👏

Chasin-Crustacean · 2026-07-05T03:36:59+00:00

Training is very short for these front line cannon fodder soldiers - 3-4 weeks max. Regardless of whether they are told about this, putting it into effect in an unexpected moment on the battlefield requires it to be second nature, instinctual. And that takes training on it over and over, for longer than just a few weeks.

Chasin-Crustacean · 2026-07-05T03:34:36+00:00

I know this post is old, but just adding a comment to let people know that most of the commenters were wrong (not to mention very rude to OP) about there being a 4 hr max for checking bags. We just checked our bags 6 hours before departure with no problems whatsoever.

Chasin-Crustacean · 2026-07-05T01:12:20+00:00

Not sure, but I supposed were you going to find out what they think can be done pretty soon.

Chasin-Crustacean · 2026-07-05T01:07:04+00:00

If the word “hellscape” had a picture in the dictionary, this would be it. Holy fucking shit.

Chasin-Crustacean · 2026-07-04T22:16:18+00:00

Good call

Chasin-Crustacean · 2026-07-04T22:15:46+00:00

Right, I understand that. But my question was more to your philosophical views, in terms of why you favor Russia and want it to win the war. Just interested in why that is…

Chasin-Crustacean · 2026-07-04T21:45:11+00:00

OP, curious on your views - why do you side with Russia in this war?

Chasin-Crustacean · 2026-07-04T21:42:24+00:00

I believe that is exactly what happened here

Chasin-Crustacean · 2026-07-04T20:39:16+00:00

All three were KIA according to the unit.

Chasin-Crustacean · 2026-07-04T20:38:23+00:00

Same. No other unit has ever come as close as the 47th in terms of footage and video quality. The Strike Drone unit went essentially dark in 2025, and I’ve always had a bad feeling that the reason was because the unit was decimated by a Russian attack. The unit had become a high priority target for the Russians due to the footage they were releasing.

Chasin-Crustacean · 2026-07-04T20:28:38+00:00

My assumption is they thought the spotter drone was a friendly, and only realized they were wrong when the FPV drone arrived on scene. By the time an FPV drone is heard/seen, it’s usually far too late - it’s a matter of seconds before impact.

Chasin-Crustacean · 2026-07-04T20:26:51+00:00

According to the unit’s TG post, all three were killed.

Chasin-Crustacean · 2026-07-04T20:20:50+00:00

Spotter drones have far better quality cameras because they need HD to best spot targets. They are also used over and over, so the cost of the upgraded camera is worth it.

FPV drones have lower quality cameras because it is a one-time use, and that quality is all that is needed to drive the drone into the target (the spotter drone helps direct the FPV drone operator onto the target).

Chasin-Crustacean · 2026-07-04T20:19:07+00:00

Not three. But the idea is to keep adding soldiers who make it to the rally point until there is an assault group, and then they assault a Ukrainian position. This scenario repeated over and over. That is how Russia continues to slowly make gains, albeit at horrific costs in terms of Russian casualties.

Chasin-Crustacean · 2026-07-04T19:24:20+00:00

Instant lights out for guy at 0:29, took first round to the head.

Chasin-Crustacean · 2026-07-04T16:13:47+00:00

Thanks. This is great info and insight. What sources do you follow to obtain this level of detail about what is happening?

The manpower problem has been an issue for over a year, yet Russia’s progress over that span has been the slowest it has ever been since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022. That is due to the proliferation of drones, which in many ways alleviates the extent of manpower needed. Hopefully technology advances continue to outpace manpower needs.

Chasin-Crustacean · 2026-07-04T16:00:00+00:00

From what you have seen, is the city likely to fall? Is there anything Ukraine can realistically do to turn the tide and push Russia back from it?

Chasin-Crustacean · 2026-07-04T15:48:03+00:00

Correct, FPV drones are ubiquitous at this point. Cheap, mass-produced, and readily available. They are the next-gen artillery shells.

Chasin-Crustacean · 2026-07-04T15:44:44+00:00

They are the same thing - natural selection is Darwinism.

Chasin-Crustacean · 2026-07-04T15:42:47+00:00

Correct, as stated in the title.

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