Russian soldier blown up by Ukrainian drone while stopping to go to the toilet

Ukraine has intensified its use of kamikaze drones to target Russia's frontline.

A first-person view video from the drone shows it approaching the soldier before clip switches to the soldier squatting behind the vehicle.

Despite the Russian spotting the drone and attempting to run away, the explosion takes over as he pulls his pants up.

It is unknown if the solider survived or suffered injuries.

More first-person-view drones have been used by both Ukraine and Russian over recent weeks.

Ukrainian cities have been targeted by Russia with Iranian-made suicide drones.

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But Ukraine responded by striking parts of Russia including Moscow.

According to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), on November 21 advanced areas near Bakhmut.

The ISW added that it "continues to assess that freezing weather conditions during the winter will likely prompt the resumption of more active combat operations in Ukraine, and ongoing rainy weather is unlikely to halt Ukrainian or Russian attacks."

In other areas of Ukraine, Russian forces have reportedly scaled back their operations.

According to Ukrainian officials, Putin has reduced the amount of military targeting Avdiivka to the north of Donetsk.

The Ukrainian stronghold has been battered by Russian officials since the start of the conflict.

But military officials are warning that Putin will not abandon plans to take the city.