Ukraine war: Exposed unit is taking huge risks in fight against Russia - without them artillery crews would be firing blind

Among the Ukrainian fighters are foreign recruits like Shannon, a former soldier from New Zealand, who says he joined them because he doesn't like "bullies". He says the unit is having successes but the cost to Ukraine is high. By Alex Rossi, international correspondent Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Their route into the tree line, which runs along an open field, is littered with shell casings and unexploded rockets. There are massive craters everywhere. The fighting in Kherson has been ferocious but Ukraine is making steady gains, which is leading to Russia's forced withdrawal. Russian general should 'think about mounting coup'- Ukraine latest And there's an urgency to how they work. They are just a few kilometres from enemy lines and their position is exposed and in the line of fire. Quickly and with sharp focus the arms of the drone are unfurled. Ukraine war: More than 100,000 soldiers 'killed or wounded' on each side - as Russian retreat from Kherson c