A wedding photoshoot was dramatically interrupted by a Russian kamikaze drone being blasted out of the sky.
The Russian Shahed kamikaze drone overhead was blown to pieces above the married couple.
A blinding flash illuminated the night sky before a thunderous explosion echoed out, sending burning wreckage raining down as the couple posed for snaps.
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Footage showed the bride reacting with horror to the blast, gasping, “Oh, it’s going to fall somewhere now!” before a final explosion prompted a frantic, “Oh, Mum!”
Air defences successfully engaged the incoming Shahed, a type of Iranian-designed kamikaze drone frequently used in strikes across Ukraine, as reported by Need To Know.
The newlyweds were posing for photographer Eduard Kovsh when the dramatic mid-air interception took place in the frontline city of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on Sunday (7 Jun) evening.
Kovsh shared the footage on Instagram with the caption: “Here are the kinds of weddings we have in Zaporizhzhia.”
The clip quickly went viral, drawing thousands of views and comments praising Ukrainian resilience in continuing to celebrate life amid war.
Social media users noted that, even after more than four years of full-scale invasion, Ukrainians persist in building families and finding moments of happiness.
Zaporizhzhia has been facing near-daily bombardments.
On the same day, a Russian drone struck an Ukrzaliznytsia train formation in the city, damaging a locomotive, while another assault on the suburb of Balabino killed civilians in a residential area.
The authorities reminded the public not to approach the wreckage of downed drones or unexploded ordnance, which can remain lethal.
Zaporizhzhia lies on the Dnieper River, roughly 200km from the front lines, and remains a regular target due to its industrial importance and proximity to occupied territories.
