Fighters from Ukraine's Phoenix border guard unit continue to destroy russian equipment, logistics assets, and personnel in the area of Kostyantynivka, Donetsk region. The unit released footage of its latest combat operations, showing precise drone strikes against enemy positions and vehicles.
According to the report, russian forces have recently intensified their attempts to infiltrate Ukrainian defenses near Kostyantynivka, deploying sabotage and reconnaissance groups under the cover of night. The groups often use forested areas and partially green tree lines to conceal movement, but Ukrainian aerial reconnaissance has effectively neutralized their efforts.
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The Phoenix drone operators are said to have thwarted multiple russian infiltration attempts, eliminating both infantry and equipment. The footage shared by the unit depicts precision strikes on enemy targets, including vehicles and fortified positions.
Beyond frontline eliminations, the border guards have been targeting enemy logistics routes. By striking supply lines, they prevent the delivery of ammunition, weapons, and reinforcements to russian forward positions.
The unit's recent engagements resulted in the confirmed destruction of over 30 russian soldiers, along with several pieces of military hardware: an all-terrain quad bike, three vehicles, the Shtora electronic warfare system, and the T-62 tank. Ukrainian fighters also symbolically removed russian flag found at one of the destroyed positions.
The presence of the T-62, an outdated Soviet-era tank, underscores russia's ongoing reliance on decades-old equipment to replenish its losses. Analysts note that such tanks, while obsolete by modern standards, continue to be deployed for fire support or static defense roles, often becoming easy targets for Ukrainian drone and artillery units.
The Phoenix unit's ongoing success near Kostyantynivka highlights Ukraine's increasing use of flexible, small-unit drone warfare and precision strike tactics.
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