On a dusty field in eastern Ukraine, a recent drone video captured a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict.
Three Ukrainian Mi-8 helicopters, known for their versatility in troop transport and attack missions, sat parked near a deserted road.
What followed was a swift and decisive attack, leaving two helicopters destroyed and the fate of the crews uncertain.
This seemingly ordinary field, just 50 kilometres from the frontlines, became the scene of a daring Russian operation that exposed a critical gap in Ukrainian defenses.