Intense combat footage has emerged from the Zaporizhzhia direction, showing the battlefield work of the First Line unit, which operates as part of the Tymur Special Unit under Ukraine's Defense Intelligence. The video offers a rare look at close-range combat operations conducted by Ukrainian forces in one of the most contested sectors of the front.
The footage documents the systematic destruction of russian positions and shelters using FPV strike drones and bomber-type UAVs. Precision drone strikes are shown targeting firing points, dugouts, and concealed positions, underscoring how unmanned systems have become a primary tool for suppressing and dismantling enemy defenses before direct contact.
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Alongside drone operations, the video captures moments of intense small-arms combat. These scenes highlight the continued relevance of infantry engagements even in a battlefield increasingly dominated by drones, where close coordination between UAV operators and assault elements remains critical for success.
Particular attention is drawn to episodes involving the capture of russian soldiers. These moments suggest that drone pressure and accurate fire can not only neutralize positions but also force surviving defenders to surrender, reducing the need for prolonged firefights and limiting risks to Ukrainian personnel.
As Defense Express previously reported, an explosion struck russian military facility in the city of Korenovsk, Krasnodar Krai, on the morning of December 26, 2025, highlighting growing security vulnerabilities deep inside russia's rear areas.
The blast occurred at approximately 07:40 near the entrance to the deployment site of the 47th Missile Brigade of the Armed Forces of russia.
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