The Ukrainian Air Force has shot down a Russian missile using a German Cheetah anti-aircraft system.

The footage shows the German-made war machine taking out the missile by shooting it while it was in flight, causing a large explosion. The incident took place amid a fresh wave of missile attacks from Russia targeting Ukraine.

In the video, a Ukrainian soldier can be heard shouting "Yes! Contact!" as the Russian missile turns into a fireball and comes crashing down to earth.

Another Ukrainian soldier then appears to open fire with his assault rifle as the footage ends, although it is unclear if he was shooting at a second incoming missile.

The images were obtained from the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Monday, 5th December, along with a statement saying: "Equipment provided by partners protects Ukrainian skies from the cruise missiles of the rashist terrorists.

"This time it's a flawless work by the German Cheetah."

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