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Description: Fresh drone footage from the war in Ukraine shows bombs being dropped onto Russian tanks and turning them into scrap metal. Newsflash obtained the video from Aerorozvidka - a unit of the Ukrainian Ground Forces specialising in aerial reconnaissance and drone warfare - on Saturday, 7th May. Aerorozvidka said (in English): "Seek and strike. "We are still turning tanks into cans!" Aerorozvidka began as a group of volunteer drone and IT enthusiasts and has been dubbed a "war startup". It still presents itself as a non-governmental organisation. During the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the unit has been targeting Russian forces at night, while they are immobile. Early in the invasion, Aerorozvidka helped to stall a convoy of armoured vehicles headed towards the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. During a nighttime ambush, the unit's drones dropped small explosives on the vehicles, which, along with mines, caused a pileup. The unit also helped to repel the initial attempt by Russian forces to seize the airport near Kyiv. Russian troops invaded Ukraine on 24th February in what the Kremlin is now calling a "special military operation" to "protect Donbass". Today marks the 75th day of the campaign. From 24th February to 9th May, the total combat losses of Russian troops stand at around 25,650 personnel, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: thesun.co.uk Like The Sun on Facebook: facebook.com/thesun Follow The Sun on Twitter: twitter.com/TheSun Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: snapchat.com/discover/The_Sun/1633225139