Dramatic video shows moment Russian helicopter blown out of sky by Ukrainian troops as war rages

This is the incredible moment a Russian helicopter appears to be blown out of the sky by Ukrainian forces.

Ukraine's defence ministry shared the footage as they continue to mount a staunch resistance to the invaders.

Footage shows what is believed to be a Russian Mi-24 Hind helicopter flying over the landscape.

And then coming in from the right of the frame a guided missile - possibly a Stinger - comes flying in towards the chopper.

Before it can even launch countermeasure flares, the rocket strikes the helicopter and turns it into a ball of flame.

It hurtles through the air before exploding as it crashes into a field - with a town visible in the background of the footage.

The video is believed to have been taken near Kyiv.

Ukraine has previously boasted to have taken down more than 30 helicopters and 30 warplanes.