Moment Putin tank unit is destroyed in 'textbook' use of drones and artillery by Ukraine as Russian vehicles make 'rookie mistakes' by bunching together in a lineThe attack unfolded in countryside close to the town of Klishchiivka in Donetsk
An entire Russian tank unit was destroyed by mines, drones and artillery fire
By DAVID AVERRE and WILL STEWART
23 August 2023
Stunning videos of a Ukrainian artillery, drone and mine attack on a column of Russian tanks have emerged from the frontlines near Bakhmut, with one retired US general praising Kyiv's troops for orchestrating what he called a 'textbook' strike.
The attack in the countryside close to the town of Klishchiivka in Donetsk began when the Russian armour trundled past the cover of a tree line and into an open field.
Suddenly, explosions rang out when one tank appeared to run over a mine - a signal that triggered a hail of artillery fire and drone strikes on the unsuspecting column.
Incredible drone footage shared by Ukraine war monitors and open-source intelligence accounts showed the utter chaos and confusion of the Russian tank operators as shells rained down on the field, scoring direct hits on several vehicles.
One tank veered off to the right and broke with the column, perhaps looking to escape, when its main gun appeared to blast one of the other stricken Russian tanks mere feet away - a testament to the panic and likely inexperience of the unit.
Ben Hodges, the former commanding general of United States Army Europe, said the Russian column presented a perfect target and made 'opening day mistakes'.
'Impressive by UAF. Textbook integration of fires, drones, and apparently mines. Russian tanks in column in combat with minimal separation… no evidence of experienced Sergeants in this Russian unit,' he quipped.
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