A Ukrainian sniper uploaded a compilation of thermal riflescope videos showing the engagement of Russian troops manning fighting positions.

While Russian forces do have surveillance systems and drones with thermal capabilities, we have seen few, if any, individual soldiers bearing night vision capabilities. For this reason, Ukrainian marksmen are able to infiltrate into no-man's land between the fronts to engage and exfiltrate.

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