The images show how three cars come tearing across a green plain. They stop just before the Russian position and let a dozen soldiers get out. Although the Russians fire on them, they immediately advance and answer the hail of bullets by firing themselves and throwing a few grenades. It causes the Russians to retreat to the shelter of their trenches.
The footage was shared on a popular Telegram channel that collects news about the Ukrainian armed forces and the situation at the front.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed earlier today that a Ukrainian counter-offensive is underway against Russian forces. He declined to give details.
“Offensive and defensive actions are taking place in Ukraine, at what stage I will not discuss in detail,” Zelensky said at a joint press conference with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
In recent days, several international media reported that the expected counter-offensive had begun, but Ukraine kept a low profile. Russian President Vladimir Putin also said last night that the Ukrainian counter-offensive has begun, but that the attack has so far been unsuccessful. “It is important that Russia feels that it does not have long,” Zelensky responded to Putin’s words.