AFU urges to "defend Christmas" with footage of missile strikes

An AFU missile launcher. Photo: a video screenshot of the AFU Air Force Facebook page

The Air Force of the AFU congratulated Ukrainians on Christmas Day with shots of missile strikes, urging them to "defend Christmas" in this way. The video was published on the Facebook page of the Air Force.

In the video, rocket salvos alternate with scenes where soldiers and chaplains are holding the Bethlehem Fire.

The video ends with a missile strike and the words "Believe in goodness! Let's defend Christmas!"

Earlier, the Network showed "Saint Nicholas" of the AFU firing missiles from a helicopter.

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