Russia reportedly hit Ukrainian defences in Kakhovka, in the Kherson region in southern Ukraine, using D-30 howitzers.

The footage purports to show Russian artillery manoeuvring into position and opening fire on the Ukrainian position.

The Russian soldiers then manoeuvre away as the footage ends.

The Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in a statement: 'The crew of the 122-mm 'roving' D-30 gun of the 'Dnepr' group of forces carries out fire missions to destroy armoured vehicles, fire weapons, ammunition depots, fortified positions, and temporary deployment points of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the right bank of the Dnieper River.

'The crew of this gun constantly moves along the line of combat contact.

'When a target is detected and confirmed by reconnaissance, the gunners receive a combat mission and quickly move to a new firing position. In the shortest time possible, with coordinated actions honed to automaticity, they set up, aim the gun, and deliver fire damage to the enemy.

'This time, the 'wandering' artillerymen targeted the enemy stronghold on the right bank of the Dnieper. As a result of the crew's professional combat work, the target was hit, and the gun moved along its own route until the next reconnaissance data was received.

'According to the platoon commander with the call sign 'Bear,' the advantage of this artillery combat method is clear: 'Arrive, engage, leave,' the officer said. 'The enemy will have to search for our gun and us within a fairly large area.'

'The enemy is not idle—do not underestimate them!' 'Bear' is confident. 'They /the Ukrainian Armed Forces/ carry out the same reconnaissance as we do. The enemy is strong. But we are stronger!'

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

The conflict is still ongoing, with public support from Europe and the United States fading and businesses reopening their ties with Russia.

Deserters have fled both countries for safer climbs in Europe and Asia.