Since Russia attacked in February, military aircraft, missiles, and drones have filled Ukraine's skies. Russia and Ukraine have both turned to older anti-aircraft guns to bolster their air defenses.

Ukraine has relied on its decades-old Gepard cannons to defend against Russian drones and missiles. A new video published Thursday by the Ukrainian military shows the anti-aircraft guns in action.

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