Russian soldier clears Ukrainian stronghold

A Russian infantryman from the 88th Brigade has reportedly cleared a Ukrainian Armed Forces stronghold in the Slavyansk direction near the settlement of Rai-Aleksandrovka. The soldier used grenades and TM-62 anti-tank mines to destroy shelters and defensive positions. After the initial blasts, he engaged surviving Ukrainian troops with small arms fire to complete the assault. The incident highlights the continued close-quarters combat occurring along the front lines in eastern Ukraine.