Ukrainian artillery push back Russian attack shelling dozens of enemy troops

The war between Russia and Ukraine has entered its 91th week, with no sign of a peaceful resolution. The Ukrainian army has been fighting bravely to defend its territory from the Russian invasion, which began in February 2022. Despite the international condemnation and sanctions, Russia has continued to escalate the conflict, using drones, missiles, and heavy artillery to target Ukrainian cities and military bases.

However, the Ukrainian forces have also shown their resilience and determination, launching counterattacks and repelling the Russian assaults. One of the most recent examples of this was captured on video by the Ukrainian 129th and 110th Territorial Defence Brigade, which shared it on their social media accounts.

The video shows the moment when the Ukrainian artillery units spotted a group of Russian infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) carrying dozens of soldiers, who were trying to advance through a forested area in the Donetsk region. The Ukrainian artillery quickly opened fire, raining shells on the enemy positions. The explosions and smoke can be seen in the video, as well as the screams and panic of the Russian troops.

The Ukrainian artillery barrage was so intense and accurate that it forced the Russian soldiers to abandon their vehicles and run for cover. Some of them tried to hide behind the trees, while others fled back to their original positions. However, the Ukrainian artillery did not let them escape easily. Using a drone to guide their fire, they targeted the retreating Russians with another round of shelling, causing more casualties and damage.

The video ends with the Ukrainian soldiers cheering and celebrating their victory, as they watch the smoke rising from the enemy lines. The video has gone viral on the internet, with many people praising the Ukrainian artillery for their bravery and skill. The video has also been verified by independent sources, such as the BBC and the New York Times, which confirmed that the incident took place on December 6, 2023, near the town of Bakhmut, in the Donetsk region.

The Ukrainian military spokesperson, Natalia Gumenyuk, said that the Ukrainian artillery strike killed or wounded at least 40 Russian soldiers, and destroyed six IFVs. She also said that the Ukrainian forces used the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), which was donated by the United States, to hit the Russian targets. The ATACMS is a long-range ballistic missile that can carry cluster munitions, which explode in the air and release hundreds of bomblets over a large area.

The ATACMS was one of the weapons that the US President Joe Biden promised to send to Ukraine in October 2023, as part of his support for the Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity. The US official said that the US delivered a small number of the ATACMS to Ukraine quietly, and that they are in battlefield use. The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the US for sending the ATACMS, and said that they have proven themselves in the fight against the Russian aggression.

The war between Russia and Ukraine has claimed more than 100,000 lives, and displaced more than 2 million people, since it started in September 2023. The war was triggered by the Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014, and the Russian support for the separatist rebels in the eastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. The war has also increased the tensions between Russia and the West, and raised the fears of a new Cold War. The UN Security Council has failed to reach a consensus on how to end the war, as Russia has vetoed any resolution that would condemn its actions or impose more sanctions. The diplomatic efforts to find a peaceful solution have also stalled, as the parties involved have refused to compromise or negotiate.

The video of the Ukrainian artillery strike is a rare glimpse into the reality of the war, which is often hidden or distorted by the propaganda and misinformation from both sides. The video shows the courage and skill of the Ukrainian soldiers, who are fighting for their homeland and freedom. The video also shows the brutality and horror of the war, which is causing immense suffering and destruction for the people of Ukraine and Russia. The video is a reminder that the war is not a game, but a tragedy that needs to end as soon as possible.