Moment a Russian tank is blown up sending its turret flying 250ft in to the air

Moment a Russian tank is blown up sending its turret flying 250ft in to the air

• Incredible footage shows one of Putin’s tanks blow its top after Ukrainian strike
• Huge turret stays intact but goes flying into the air above road outside Mariupol
• Blast engulfs entire tank and surrounding area; clip shot by Chinese state TV
• The reporter’s car needed emergency brake to avoid damage, journalist added
• Appears to be ‘jack in the box effect’ which makes Russian tanks ‘mobile coffins’

By Adam Solomons For Mailonline

Published: 06:26 EDT, 12 May 2022 | Updated: 06:44 EDT, 12 May 2022