Footage recorded through a thermal scope shows a Iranian-designed, Russian Shahed loitering munition on its way to attack a Ukrainian target in the port city of Odessa when it is shot out of the sky by Ukrainian forces.

It's not clear from the video what weapon system brought the kamikaze drone down. Nearby Ukrainian troops can be heard rejoicing after the successful hit.

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