This video purportedly shows Russian artillerymen carrying out precise around-the-clock strikes on Ukrainian military targets.

Russia's Defence Ministry said that the troops from the 'West' artillery unit continuously perform attacks on military objects, positions, fortifications, and soldiers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Combat missions are carried out around the clock and in any weather conditions in the direction of the city of Kup'yans'k, in the Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine, said the ministry.

They added in a statement: 'The primary ammunition used in combat operations is 122-mm high-explosive fragmentation shells.

'Additionally, the crews use anti-tank cumulative, smoke, and illuminating shells.

'Drones assist in identifying targets and adjusting fire for the artillerymen. From receiving coordinates to firing, no more than two to three minutes pass.'

The group's deputy commander said: 'With our actions, we show that we don't abandon our own, and we perform our duties honestly and qualitatively.

'In our artillery, every crew member, every division, is like a family. After receiving new coordinates, we immediately begin to perform combat tasks.'

In honour of the commander's wife, the group has named a 122-milimetre howitzer 'Natasha'.

They said: 'And it never disappoints. It always hits the target without a miss.'

The defence ministry added: 'The D-30 howitzers are powerful, effective, and reliable.

'They literally plough through the enemy's strongholds, destroying their personnel and equipment, preventing the UAF from advancing even a step forwards.'