Ukrainian Special Operations Forces operators from the 73rd Marine Special Operations Center destroyed Russian observation posts and five enemy soldiers in the southern direction using a thermal imaging drone with a drop system, followed by a ground assault to clear the positions.
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Operators of the 73rd Marine Special Operations Center discovered enemy observation posts and personnel during special reconnaissance in the southern direction
UAV crew launched fire attack on targets using a thermal imaging drone with a drop system
Combat group of Special Forces moved in to clear observation posts despite heavy enemy artillery fire
Five enemy soldiers and observation posts were destroyed
The destruction of these posts will allow Ukrainian forces to control more areas in this direction in the future
The 73rd Maritime Centre of the Special Operations Forces destroyed enemy observation posts and five occupants in the southern direction using a thermal imaging drone with a drop system.
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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:17:00.839Z
Source story: 3818485-special-operations-forces-show-how-they-destroy-russian-observation-posts-in-south