National Guard thwarts Russian assault in Donetsk region

National Guard thwarts Russian assault in Donetsk region

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Fighters from the 5th Separate Detachment of the Omega Special Purpose Center, part of Ukraine's National Guard, successfully repelled a Russian offensive in the Donetsk region, destroying several armored vehicles in the process.

The Omega Special Purpose Center shared a video of the operation on Facebook, according to Ukrinform.

"Fighters from the 5th Separate Detachment of the Omega Special Purpose Center halted a Russian assault group on the approaches to Defense Forces' positions in the Donetsk region. The enemy deployed multiple units of equipment, including armored vehicles," the statement read.

Video: Information channel of the Omega Special Purpose Center of the National Guard

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Footage captured by a reconnaissance drone documented the destruction of the Russian assault group and its equipment.

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