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Russian troops have been driving to their death at an infamous crossroads in eastern Ukraine, where videos show Russian armor being blown up by mines and anti-tank missiles. The intersection, located near Vuhledar in Ukraine's Donbas region, has become a death trap for Russian soldiers.

According to the Insider the Ukrainian army has planted mines at the site. And is waiting nearby to strike with anti-tank guided missiles. There are over a dozen tanks and fighting vehicles lying blasted at the intersection. But Russian forces still attempt to drive into it.

Ukraine sets death trap for Russian tanks

Drone footage from Ukraine's military has circulated on social media. It shows Russian vehicles being destroyed at the crossing point. The Twitter account for Ukraine Weapons Tracker @UAWeapons shows a number of the Ukraine successes.

The most recent video claims to show a Russian BMP-2 IFV being destroyed at the crossroads after running over a mine and being hit by an anti-tank-guided missile. Another video shows a Russian T-72B3 tank and BMP-2 being destroyed by a mine and anti-tank-guided missile.

The Ukrainian-held mining town of Vuhledar has been a target for Russian forces in their bloody winter offensive. Fighting has raged in the eastern Ukrainian town and its neighboring villages, as Russia has made several failed attempts to capture it. Ukraine's unexpected use of mines appears to be helping give it the upper hand in fighting in eastern Ukraine.

Along with traditional Soviet mines, Ukraine has also been using US-supplied remote anti-armor mines. This weapon works by firing a shell over an open area that scatters tiny mines widely.

 Ukraine's military has claimed that Russia lost at least 130 tanks and armored personnel carriers in a three-week battle in Vuhledar.  Ukraine officials have described this as the biggest tank battle of the war, so far.

The use of mines by Ukrainian forces highlights their innovative approach to the conflict in eastern Ukraine. 

Last year Russian forces invaded Ukraine. And an estimated 13,000 people have died, as a result.  Millions of people have been displaced. 

The use of mines and anti-tank missiles at the infamous crossroads near Vuhledar underscores the brutality of the fighting in the region and the high cost of the ongoing conflict. While Ukraine's innovative approach may be helping to give them an advantage, it remains to be seen how the conflict will ultimately be resolved.