Ukraine War
This footage reportedly shows Ukrainian border guards pummelling Russian troops on the front lines in the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine. The footage shows Ukrainian troops – from the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine – loading ammunition into heavy weaponry before they are seen firing on Russian positions.
The images were obtained from the State Border Service of Ukraine on Sunday, 31st July, along with a short statement saying: “Near the front line in Donetsk region, border guards are improving their skills at destroying the enemy.” The State Border Guard Service is the border guard of Ukraine. It is an independent law enforcement agency that is separate from the rest of the military. Its head, Serhiy Deyneko, answers directly to the President of Ukraine. Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February in what the Kremlin is calling a “special military operation”. Today marks the 160th day of the invasion.
