Helmet cam footage from Ukrainian troops defending a trench along the Kreminna-Svatove Line shows the exchange of small arms fire with attacking Russian forces. The incoming snap of accurate hostile rifle rounds can be heard.

The video then transitions to a clip from a different soldier's helmet cam as they abandon the trench. Dust and smoke fill the air and one of the Ukrainians is heard coughing. Based on the footage, it appears a powerful strike just erupted in close proximity, and they are not trying to relocate outside of the impact area should another powerful munition land in the area.

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