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Ukrainian drone operators destroyed Russian flags placed on a bridge across the Sudost River connecting Hremyach and Kolos on November 16, indicating Russian forces do not have enduring positions near the bridge.

Hremyach, Chernihiv Oblast
Likely Reported by 3 independent sources
Institute for the Study of War Kyiv Independent UNIAN

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Ukrainian drone operators destroyed flags Russian forces placed on bridge on November 15

Russian forces do not have enduring positions near the bridge

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: likely

Intelligence indicated that the Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group left the area even before the elimination of the established flags, not daring to take further action.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

This is another unsuccessful attempt by the enemy to impose its 'victories,' and nothing more than a psychological trick that has no military meaning.

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

Ukrainian border guards used drones to destroy Russian flags hung by enemy DRG during an attempt to enter the Chernihiv Oblast border area

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Extracted: 2026-02-16T21:56:36.954Z

Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-november-16-2024