Dramatic moment Ukrainian troops blast ‘Russian’ attack helicopter out of the sky in battle for Kyiv

FOOTAGE shows the moment a suspected Russian helicopter was blasted out of the sky over a Kyiv reservoir as Ukrainian forces battled for control of the skies. The clip shows sparks flying from the chopper as it plunges into the water in the first few days of the Russian invasion. Harrowing footage shows the moment a ‘Russian’ helicopter was shot down near Kyiv It bursts into flame before plunging into the water Filmed on February 24, the same days as a swam of Russian helicopters headed towards the Ukrainian capital, the Mi-24 helicopter appears to come under fire from what were reportedly Ukrainian stingers and anti-air missiles. It comes after chilling footage showed Russian helicopter gunships sweep over Ukraine to attack an airport just miles from Kyiv on the same day. Russian choppers could be seen hurtling over the landscape as they attacked the military base at Gostomel Airport. Ukrainian officials said they managed to down at least three of the aircraft – but the Russians had managed to seize control of the area. The clips were shot after Vladimir Putin declared WAR on Ukraine with an barrage of artillery, airstrikes and missiles last week. As the brutal invasion enters its ninth day, more than 2,000 civilians are believed to have been killed as cities become warzones. Most read in The Sun 'NUKE TERROR' Russians seize nuke plant amid fears of disaster '10x bigger than Chernobyl' BLITZED TO BITS Shocking photos show obliterated Russian army as Putin ‘loses 9,000 troops' MOLL-IDAY Molly-Mae shows off epic figure in bikini after insisting she's 'not in shape' 'SPARE US' Emmerdale fans LIVID as 'worst couple in soap history' get engaged simply stunning Gemma Collins smoulders in plunging neckline top at Simply Red gig CHAR-LEAVING DE MELO Charlie De Melo quits Corrie after five years playing Imran Habeeb Putin’s hopes of a quick victory have evaporated as harrowing images have emerged of burnt out Russian vehicles and sobbing soldiers after they surrendered. It comes as Ukraine has accused Putin of wanting “another Chernobyl” after Russian forces attacked the biggest nuclear power plant in Europe. Read our Russia – Ukraine live blog for the very latest updates The country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said Russia was guilty of “nuclear terror” after the plant was set alight, as Boris Johnson announced he would be seeking an emergency U.N meeting. Dramatic live stream video from the site in Enerhodar showed Russian troops blasting away at one of the buildings. Speaking after the attack President Zelenskyy condemned the Russians. “No country other than Russia has ever fired on nuclear power units,” he said in a video message to his embattled nation. “This is the first time in our history. In the history of mankind. The terrorist state now resorted to nuclear terror.” All you need to know about Russia's invasion of Ukraine Everything you need to know about Russia's invasion of Ukraine... Why is Russia invading Ukraine? Will the UK go to war? How can I join the Ukraine foreign legion? What can I do to help Ukraine? Who is Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy? How much gas does the UK get from Russia? Is Russia a part of Nato? Does Russia have nuclear weapons? Why is Ukraine not in Nato? How big is the Russian army? What is Article 5 of the Nato treaty? What is the Minsk agreement? Which countries were in the Soviet Union?