First and foremost, this video is part of a known Russian propaganda series that is aired on television in Russian controlled territory and inside of Russia-proper. That said, the combat footage appears to be entirely genuine so we are publishing it. According to the source of the footage, the wounded looking Soldier in the second half of the video is the Russian that was recording with his GoPro when the events unfolded, but the only evidence of that is the close match of the Soldier's voice.

Regardless of the authenticity of the claims that the propaganda video is trying to make, the footage itself is incredible.

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Josh Brooks

Josh is an American writer and former USMC machine gunner with eight years of experience in ground combat arms throughout the GWOT. He is currently based in Texas and specializes in combat footage analysis and digital marketing.Follow Josh at OfficialJoshBrooks.com