Russian tank blown up in 'Jack-in-the-box effect' by Ukrainian missile

A RUSSIAN tank was sent flying through the sky after being BLOWN UP in what is known as the 'Jack-in-the-box effect' after being hit by a Ukrainian missile.

This footage reportedly shows a turret falling from the sky amid a plume of black smoke after it was blown clean off a Russian tank.

The images were obtained from the Ukrainian Operational Command 'North', on Wednesday, 6th July.

The footage and the statement were also relayed by the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

A jack-in-the-box effect is when a tank's ammunition ignites causing its turret to be blown clean off. Russian tanks are known to have a design flaw that makes them susceptible to this effect.

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