Russian marines filmed in action near Donetsk

On the outskirts of Avdeevka, Donetsk, a drone buzzes overhead, relaying information about the enemy position. The marines of the 61st Naval Infantry Brigade examine the video, and slowly advance. Snipers cautiously move through the bushes, readying their shot, and fire. Then, retreating from return fire, advance to the next position, and repeat. Its slow progress, but each day the men advance, moving from enemy position to enemy position, flushing them out from their firing positions and recording their movements. This footage shows the men of the 61st testing their mettle in combat.