Horror moment Russian tank obliterates couple’s car as they drive home leaving burnt bodies slumped in front seats

HORROR video shows the moment a Russian tank obliterates car, killing the two elderly Ukrainian occupants inside. The footage was released by the defence ministry of Ukraine and the people in the car were reportedly an elderly couple on their way home. The moment the tank’s shell hits the car The charred remains of the vehicle after it was hit At the start of the video, the Russian tank and the car can be both seen heading towards a crossroads, in the town of Makariv, just outside of Kyiv. The maroon car stops but the tank turns the corner and begins blasting at the vehicle. Two rounds hit the car directly, creating a horrific fireball, before the tank waits a few seconds as the crew take in what they’ve done and then calmly drivers off. Other footage circulated on social media shows the aftermath with charred remains of the couple in their vehicle. It is believed the footage was taken around February 28 but has only now been released by Ukraine. At least 406 Ukrainian civilians including 27 children have died since the conflict began, the UN Human Rights Agency has said. Most read in News VLAD'S IN SHOCK Live updates as Russians admit Putin's invasion has been a total DISASTER VLAD THE MONSTER Pic shows blood-drenched tot hit by bomb as drunk Russians shoot girl dead TAKEN OUT Putin's troops 'desert posts' after 'huge losses' as 2nd top general killed TOWER BLAZE Woman trapped 17 storeys up as fire ripped through Whitechapel tower block BOY'S COURAGE Mum's agonising decision to send son 750 miles with phone number on his arm RUSSIANS ON THE RUN Three of Putin's commanders killed as Z-tanks abandoned in stalled war It added that 801 injuries have been reported as well, although the true figure could be far higher. Vladimir Putin’s has been accused of deliberately killing Ukrainian civilians. At least eight people were killed when missiles rained down on hundreds of terrified locals as they ran across a bridge to escape the bombardment of Irpin near Kyiv And tens of thousands remained trapped in the besieged port city of Mariupol when the Russians broke a ceasefire for the second day running. In one attack, 47 people died in an air strike allegedly using cluster bombs in the city of Chernihiv. Victims were pulled from the rubble today as rescuers confirmed the death toll from one attack had risen to 47. Chilling video filmed in the aftermath showed bodies strewn across the streets in one of the hardest-hit regions of the conflict. Harrowing video hows a blood-drenched toddler blitzed by Vladimir Putin’s bombs One of Russia’s top generals has been killed in fighting outside of Ukraine’s second city KharkivOil giant Shell has announced it will no longer buy Russian oil and gas and is closing all of its petrol stations in the countryRussia demands Ukraine give up 3 key regions to end war as peace talks resumeFootage showed a Russian fighter jet blown out of the sky as Ukraine claims Putin has now lost 88 planes & 285 tanksHorrors photos showed a mum, son and daughter, 8, who were killed by Russian shelling as they attempted to fleeBoxing legend and Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko headed to the frontline and gave a newlywed bride a good luck kiss Windows were shattered in the blast, while burned-out cars scatter the road following the strike on Thursday. Dashcam footage verified by Reuters captures the moment a flurry of rockets hit the city of around 290,000 people. Suddenly, a massive blast explodes directly in front of the driver. As the smoke begins to clear, dozens flee from the blast. Rescue crews were searching the rubble through the night for more victims. Captured Russian personnel have themselves acknowledged the horror being inflicted on Ukraine. One commander captured by Ukrainian forces has given a powerful statement condemning his country’s military aggression. Lieutenant Colonel Astakhov Dmitry Mikhailovich claimed he and his fellow soldiers had been lied to about Ukraine, and said he was ready to “go to jail” for his part in the invasion. Russian were filmed pleading they were “following orders” as they were captured.  The couple’s car smouldering after the explosion The tank remains at the site of the horror