Russia has claimed that it has carried out a missile attack on Ukrainian military positions using an SU-25 fighter jet.

The footage shows a Russian fighter jet being loaded with missiles while preparing for takeoff. In another scene, the Russian aircraft can be seen taking to the skies and flying low over the countryside.

The images then show the Russian fighter jet firing missiles at unseen targets and returning to base.

The images were obtained from the Russian Ministry of Defence on Friday, January 12, along with a statement saying: 'Attack aircraft crews on Su-25 aircraft launched a strike with unguided aircraft missiles on enemy strongholds and manpower in the Donetsk direction in the zone of a special military operation.

'After using aircraft weapons, the crews performed an anti-missile maneuver, released heat traps, and returned to the departure airfield.

'According to the reports of the forward aircraft gunner, all of the indicated targets were successfully hit. The flight went as usual.'

The Su-25 pilot with the call sign 'Berkut' added: 'We received the task of destroying an enemy stronghold.

'We took off, climbed, and entered the combat mission area. We launched unguided aircraft missiles. All targets were destroyed - the task was completed.'

Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, in what the Kremlin is still calling a 'special military operation'.