This is the moment Ukrainian soldiers from the fearsome Azov Regiment blow up a Russian armoured vehicle in a field.

The troops are reported to have carried out the strike on the outskirts of the south-eastern Ukrainian coastal city of Mariupol.

In the video, Ukrainian soldiers are seen tracking an enemy armoured vehicle as it rolls across a field.

With a single strike, the vehicle is apparently blown up and a large plume of dark smoke fills the air.

The footage was shared by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Friday with the message: "Azov in Mariupol continues to destroy the enemy."

The regiment has gained a fearsome reputation for wiping out Russian armour.

According to Ukrainian reports, the Azov Regiment destroyed two other Russian tanks on 7th April.

The day before, Azov troops destroyed equipment of several Russian units and ammunition depots in the defence of Mariupol.

The regiment also claimed to have "eliminated" many enemy infantry troops.

Russian troops invaded Ukraine on 24th February in what the Kremlin is calling a "special military operation". Today marks the 44th day of the invasion.

From 24th February to 8th April, the total combat losses of Russian troops stand at an estimated 19,000 personnel, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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