Ukraine downs Russian missile with French Mistral SAM

Ukrainian forces have released first-person video footage showing an air defense team successfully intercepting a Russian cruise missile. The engagement utilized a French-supplied Mistral man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS), highlighting the continued use of Western-provided weaponry in Ukraine's defensive efforts. The video provides a rare, ground-level view of the counter-air operation against a high-speed target. The successful shootdown demonstrates the effectiveness of lighter, mobile air defense units in complementing larger, fixed systems.