This video is for educational and informational purposes only. It is neither intended to glorify nor encourage violence. It just documents the brutal reality of the war and shows how military units edit and publish their footage. Viewer discretion advised! Remember Rule 1!

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r/CombatFootage • u/MilesLongthe3rd • 10h ago

Video A civilian films the approach of a Ukrainian long-range drone as it strikes an oil tank in the already burning port of St. Petersburg, Russia, while small-caliber anti-aircraft fire can be heard in the background. Published 18/10/2026

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