Ukrainian SOF crushes Russian VDV in CQB

First published on 24 November, 2025, this helmetcam footage shows a Ukrainian SOF element taking on Russian-held houses in Zaporizhzhia. Coming from a law enforcement background, and therefore decidedly different goals in room clearing, it's interesting to see how often doctrine in Ukraine allows for just throwing a frag into anything one is unsure about. The Ukrainians follow up by hosing down the rooms with small arms fire before searching the dead. Flags and patches are quickly identified, showing that the Russian soldiers were VDV, or airborne Spetsnaz troops. While they are pixelated and their deaths are not shown outright, Russian KIA are shown, and thus, viewer discretion is advised.