THIS is the terrifying moment a Russian suicide drone erupts into a fireball after being blasted out of the sky during a wedding in Ukraine.
Shocking footage shows the kamikaze drone exploding above the treeline, sending burning debris raining down towards the ground below.
A Russian suicide drone exploded after being intercepted mid-flight Credit: Jam Press
A pair of newlyweds looked on in horror after the deafening bang Credit: Jam Press/Eduard Kovsh
The bride and groom can be seen watching in horror as the dramatic mid-air interception threatens to ruin their big day.
The bride, dressed in white, can be heard saying: “Oh, it’s going to fall somewhere now.”
Moments later she then frantically cries “Oh, Mum!” after another deafening blast echoes through the sky.
The newlyweds had been posing for photographs when the incident unfolded in the frontline city of Zaporizhzhia on June 7.
Huge clouds of smoke could be seen after the drone crashed to earth Credit: Jam Press
The couple were posing for photographs when the explosion took place Credit: Jam Press
Photographer Eduard Kovsh shared the alarming footage on , captioned: “Here are the kinds of we have in Zaporizhzhia.”
The clip quickly went viral on social media, with thousands praising Ukrainians’ for continuing to live their lives despite the ongoing war.
Many users pointed out – even after more than four years – Ukrainians continue to find moments of joy and celebration.
Zaporizhzhia continues to face near-daily bombardment.
Located on the banks of Dnieper river, the city is a frequent target because of its industrial significance and proximity to Russian-occupied territory.
On the same day, a Russian drone struck a train formation in the city, while another attack on the suburb of Balabino killed a number of civilians.
In the aftermath of the strikes, authorities urged residents not to approach any drone wreckage.
They warned the smouldering remains can remain lethal even after impact.
This comes after as Ukraine launched a series of powerful strikes deep inside Russian territory.
Ukrainian forces successfully targeted the Armiansk Bridge, a key route linking occupied Crimea with mainland Russia.
Ukraine’s 1st Separate Assault Regiment Da Vinci claimed the strike had “completely paralysed” the vital logistics corridor, rendering the bridge unusable.
Commander Dmytro Filatov said: “Because the Chonhar Bridge was [already] damaged, the Russians concentrated a large number of trucks carrying military cargo, which were moving specifically through Armiansk.
“Consequently, during the strike, we managed to hit the trucks carrying fuel and ammunition.
“There were about 50 vehicles, and some of them were destroyed.”
Meanwhile, Ukrainian also reportedly struck the Tolyattikauchuk petrochemical plant in the Volga city of Tolyatti, sparking a massive fire.
Another attack ignited a blaze at the TANECO refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan – one of the largest refining facilities in Russia.
The strikes prompted officials in Nizhnekamsk to cancel Russia Day celebrations, which are traditionally held on June 12.
Mayor Radmir Belyaev said: “In order to ensure safety, it was decided to cancel all mass events scheduled for today.”
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