This footage, provided by an unidentified Russian soldier, shows his squad as they run towards the shattered and shelled remains of an apartment building in Vovchansk. It is reported that the wider apartment complex is held by Ukrainian forces.

It is unclear whether the heavy volume of fire overheard as the Russians run is incoming Ukrainian rounds, or outgoing covering fire. However, the incident has been geolocated at the following coordinates: 50.2966515347, 36.9351936615. The high-rise apartment buildings, in their ruinous, see-through state are hauntingly reminiscent of earlier wars.

 

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Cole Simms is an Air Guardsman, NASA enthusiast, police officer, and security contractor with particular experience in austere environments. Outside of work, he volunteers as a Stop The Bleed instructor for area schools. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and blends his knowledge and experience to write analysis for Funker530.

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