Heart-stopping video shows Ukrainian troops storming Russian trenches as they dodge machine gun fire

Daring soldiers from Ukraine’s Third Assault Brigade sparked a brutal counteroffensive after they were deployed in a forest near Kharkiv. The clip, shared by Ukrainian military bloggers, shows the troops launching the raid at dawn after they were dropped from a military chopper. Crack soldiers can be seen engaging in heated gunfights as they storm enemy positions camouflaged in the dense forest. The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing news sites in the US. Stay tuned for video clips across the biggest news stories and segments from The Sun’s expert journalists. Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know. Read The Sun: Like The Sun on Facebook: Follow The Sun on X: Follow The Sun on TikTok: @thesun Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: #thesun #ukraine #russia #war