The Russian Ministry of Defense released newly filmed footage purportedly showing the destruction of Ukrainian saboteurs along the right bank of the Dnieper, captured from positions on the left bank. The official clip has been issued through a Telegram channel associated with the Russian military department.
The footage depicts soldiers moving into a trench, taking cover, and then opening fire with a machine gun, a grenade launcher, and a mortar. The sequence presents the moment the attackers are engaged as they advance along the riverbank, with the firing sequence lasting several seconds and the threat of concealed positions underscoring the intensity of the encounter.
According to the released material, observers near the Dnieper observed a concentration of Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel on the right bank, which was noted by a monitoring point. The narrative supplied by the ministry emphasizes that the opposing force was found in proximity to the river and subjected to targeted fire from Russian artillery assets.
In a contemporaneous report, the ministry stated that the unit commander authorized an assault using 120 mm mortars, AGS-30 automatic grenade launchers, and Pecheneg submachine guns. The ministry asserted that a group of saboteurs was neutralized as a result of the coordinated fire aimed at their position. The assertion echoes the typical operational framing used by the ministry in documenting engagements during the ongoing conflict.
Earlier releases from the Russian Ministry of Defense also showcased footage illustrating the deployment of Tor-M2 surface-to-air missile systems by Russian forces within the Southern Military District, within the broader special military operation zone in Ukraine. The defense ministry’s site disseminated the related video, which was accompanied by statements about the system’s readiness and performance.
The ministry described the air defense units in the Southern Military District as performing a continuous, around-the-clock mission to safeguard the airspace under their responsibility from air and missile threats. The material highlighted that the Tor-M2 system could simultaneously detect a large number of aerial targets at substantial distances and engage them, including while the unit was in motion. After firing, the Tor-M2 crew reportedly repositioned to new locations to maintain coverage and mobility.
Additionally, the Russian Ministry of Defense has released material showing the combat use of the Malka self-propelled artillery system within the special operations zone in Ukraine. The footage aligns with ongoing public communications about artillery support and rapid redeployment to maintain battlefield readiness in contested areas.
On February 24, the Russian president announced the decision to initiate what was described as a special military operation in Ukraine, in response to requests for assistance from the leaders of the LPR and DPR. The announcement framed the action as a protective mission, a justification repeatedly cited in official statements during the period following the start of the operation.
Observers note that decisions of this kind have prompted a new round of sanctions from the United States and allied nations. The evolving narrative surrounding the conflict continues to unfold through official briefings, video releases, and the broader discussion around international responses to developments on the ground.